DecayBlock
Add an intelligent timeout to block distracting websites
DecayBlock launched on October 2, 2025 with 6 votes. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
What it does
Tired of getting sucked into rabbit holes on YouTube, Instagram, or X? This week I'm launching DecayBlock - an extension that adds a dynamic timeout to websites. I've been using it for months. It's massively improved my productivity and focus.
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