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Website Blocker
Block distracting websites and apps during focus sessions — system-wide.
View on the App StoreHow to Block Distracting Websites on Mac
You open your browser to check one thing and 40 minutes later you're deep in a Reddit thread. macOS doesn't ship with a real website blocker — here's how to fix that.
Read moreBest Website Blocker for Focus on Mac
Browser extensions are easy to disable, Screen Time only covers Safari, and hosts-file hacks need Terminal. A system-level blocker that works across every browser is the missing piece.
Read moreHow to Block TikTok on Mac During Work
TikTok's algorithm is designed to keep you scrolling indefinitely. When it's one tab away from your work, willpower alone isn't enough.
Read moreCold Turkey Alternative for Mac
Cold Turkey is powerful but Windows-first, and the Mac version has long lagged behind. A native macOS alternative that uses system extensions can fill that gap.
Read moreHow to Block Apps During Focus Sessions on Mac
Blocking websites is only half the battle. Slack, Discord, iMessage, and games live outside the browser — and macOS Focus mode doesn't actually prevent you from opening them.
Read moreMac Screen Time Website Blocking Is Broken — Here's Why
Screen Time on Mac promises website limits, but it only works in Safari, can be dismissed with a click, and breaks regularly with macOS updates.
Read morePomodoro Timer with Website Blocking for Mac
The Pomodoro technique falls apart when your 25-minute focus sprint includes a 10-minute detour to Instagram. A timer alone isn't enough — you need blocking during each interval.
Read moreStrict Mode Website Blocker for Mac — No Way to Cheat
Every website blocker has a cancel button — and your future self will use it. A strict mode that removes the option entirely is the only version that works long-term.
Read moreHow to Block YouTube on Mac During Work Hours
YouTube's autoplay and recommendation sidebar turn a quick lookup into an hour-long detour. Blocking it during work requires something stronger than closing the tab.
Read moreSelfControl Alternative for Mac
SelfControl is a beloved open-source blocker, but it hasn't kept up with modern macOS. No app blocking, no menu bar UI, and compatibility issues with recent system updates.
Read moreFocus App for Mac That Blocks Both Websites and Apps
Most focus tools block websites or apps, not both. Distractions don't respect that boundary — they live in your browser and your dock.
Read moreHow to Block Social Media on Mac During Work
Instagram, X, and TikTok are engineered to pull you back in. Here's a practical setup for keeping them out of your workday without relying on willpower.
Read moreMac Focus Mode Doesn't Block Websites — Here's What Does
Apple's Focus feature silences notifications but leaves your browser wide open. If you assumed it blocked distracting sites too, here's the gap and how to close it.
Read moreWebsite Blocker That Works in All Browsers on Mac
Most blocker extensions only cover the one browser they're installed in. If you switch browsers to dodge a block, here's a setup that closes that loophole.
Read moreHow to Block Reddit on Mac — Stop the Scroll
Reddit's infinite scroll and endless subreddits make it one of the easiest ways to lose an afternoon. Here's how to keep it out of your workday specifically.
Read moreFocus App with Daily Stats for Mac
Most blockers just block. Without a record of your focus time, it's hard to know if the habit is actually improving — here's a setup that tracks it for you.
Read moreMac Parental Controls for Yourself — Self-Imposed Website Blocking
Screen Time is built for managing a child's account, but plenty of adults set it up on their own Mac hoping for the same effect. Here's why that's awkward, and a better fit.
Read moreDeep Work App for Mac — Block Everything, Focus on One Thing
Deep work requires uninterrupted stretches of time, but a single ping or open tab can end a session before it starts. Here's how to protect the block properly.
Read moreHow to Block News Sites on Mac During Focus Hours
Checking the news 'for a minute' during work rarely stays a minute — headlines are designed to pull you into the next story. Here's how to keep it out of your work blocks.
Read moreFreedom App Alternative for Mac
Freedom pioneered the subscription website blocker, but a recurring fee for basic blocking has pushed a lot of people to look for a simpler, native option.
Read moreSystem-Wide Website Blocker for Mac — Not Just One Browser
A block that only covers one browser isn't really a block, it's a suggestion. Here's what a truly system-wide setup looks like on Mac.
Read moreUnbypassable Website Blocker for Mac — Strict Mode
A blocker you can disable in one click isn't a blocker, it's a reminder. Here's how to set up a block that holds even when you really want it to stop.
Read moreHow to Block Online Shopping Sites on Mac
A quick browse of Amazon or a clothing site during work rarely stays quick, and it tends to end with a cart full of things you didn't plan to buy. Here's how to keep it out of your workday.
Read moreFocus Timer with Built-In Website Blocking for Mac
A timer alone doesn't stop you from opening a distracting tab, and a blocker alone doesn't give your work session structure. Here's what it looks like combined.
Read moreMac Productivity Apps for ADHD — Block Distractions Automatically
Standard productivity advice often assumes you'll remember to avoid distractions. For an ADHD brain, the more reliable fix is removing the option entirely.
Read moreHow to Schedule Website Blocking on Mac
Manually starting a blocker every morning is one more thing to remember, and the days you forget are usually the days you needed it most. Here's how to automate it.
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