WeBlocker is a lightweight, privacy-focused Chrome Extension that helps you stay focused by blocking distracting websites and URLs containing specific keywords using Chrome's secure MV3 API. All processing is private, fast, and runs entirely within your browser.
- Block Domains & Keywords – Add distracting sites or patterns to a blocklist
- Whitelist Trusted Sites – Let essential websites bypass blocks
- Block Current Page – Instantly block the current tab with one click
- Redirect Blocked Pages – Redirect to a motivational or minimal block page
- Time Tracking – Track where you spent most of your time
- Advanced Settings Panel – Customize everything via a clean options UI
- Fully Local & Private – No external servers, no tracking, 100% Manifest V3
- Go to the Chrome Web Store
- Click "Add to Chrome/Brave/Edge"
- Done! 🎉
- Download and extract the zip or clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/ujaRHR/weblocker.git
- Open
chrome://extensions/
in your browser - Enable Developer mode (top right)
- Click Load unpacked
- Select the /weblocker folder
Bingoooo, extension should now be loaded! 🎉
To allow WeBlocker to work in private browsing:
- Go to chrome://extensions
- Find WeBlocker and click Details
- Enable "Allow in Incognito/Private"
This is necessary if you want blocking to work in incognito tabs as well.
- Domain & keyword blocking
- Local settings with export/import
- Basic time tracking
- Schedule-based blocking
- Time limit per domain
- Profile presets (e.g. Work Mode", "Study Mode", "Deep Focus")
- Pre-loaded domain/keywords list (NSFW, Productivity, Social, etc.)
Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you’d like to change.
git clone https://github.com/ujaRHR/weblocker.git
cd weblocker
Make your changes and test using
chrome://extensions
> Load Unpacked
- Built with 🖤 by Reajul Hasan Raju
- Icons from Iconify
- UI based on Tailwind CSS v4.0
If you found this extension useful:
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This project is licensed under the MIT License.
"WeBlocker helps you focus not by forcing restrictions, but by giving you control over your digital environment."