ReelBlock

About

ReelBlock: Reclaim Your Time from Endless Scrolls

Tired of getting lost in the endless scroll of YouTube Shorts, Facebook Reels, and Instagram Reels? ReelBlock is the ultimate Chrome extension designed to help you take back control of your digital life. By completely blocking these addictive short-form video feeds, ReelBlock empowers you to focus on what truly matters, without distractions.

✨ Features That Put You in Control

• Instant, Total Block: From the moment you install ReelBlock, all YouTube Shorts, Facebook Reels, and Instagram Reels are fully blocked by default. No setup required—just install and experience immediate freedom from distraction.

• Smart Daily Time Limit: Need a controlled allowance? Simply flip the switch in the popup to enable time-limited access. Set your preferred daily limit (default: 60 minutes) and enjoy your content responsibly.

• Live Timer & Auto-Block: Keep track of your usage with a live timer in the extension popup, updating every second. Once your daily time limit is reached, ReelBlock automatically re-blocks reels, locking the toggle until your next daily reset.

• Seamless Navigation Blocking: ReelBlock goes beyond direct URL loads. It intelligently blocks in-page navigation on Facebook and Instagram (SPA navigation), ensuring you don't accidentally stumble upon reels.

• Custom Alert Overlay: Stay mindful of your usage with a beautiful in-page check-in alert that appears every X minutes while watching, prompting you to continue or go home.

• Personalized Daily Reset: Choose when your daily timer resets—midnight, noon, morning, or evening—to fit your routine.

• 8 Stunning Themes: Customize your experience with a choice of 8 themes, including Default Dark, OLED Black, Purple, Blue, Green, Red, Slate, and White (light mode).

• Privacy-First Design: Enjoy a completely private experience. ReelBlock has no ads, no tracking, and requires no accounts. All your data is stored locally in your browser, ensuring your privacy is always protected.

🛠️ How It Works

• ReelBlock is built with the latest Chrome extension standards (Manifest V3) and utilizes advanced technologies for robust blocking:

• declarativeNetRequest: For efficient, network-level URL blocking and redirecting.

• webNavigation.onHistoryStateUpdated: To catch and block single-page application (SPA) navigations on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

• chrome.storage.local: All timer logic and settings are securely stored locally in your browser, ensuring no data leaves your device.

Install ReelBlock today and transform your browsing experience!