Benevolent Blocker

Name: Benevolent Blocker
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: beneficdevelopment

Block distractions with customizable presets, point-and-click element hiding, and password-protected willpower locks.

As of June 2026, Benevolent Blocker has 8 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 2 reviews in the Workflow & Planning category.

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Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+33.3%

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5.00

2 reviews

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Version

1.0.0

Manifest V3

History

6 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 3, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 3, 2026	6	5.00	2	1.0.0
Apr 17, 2026	7	5.00	2	1.0.0
Apr 24, 2026	8	5.00	2	1.0.0
May 8, 2026	10	5.00	2	1.0.0
May 16, 2026	6	5.00	2	1.0.0
May 25, 2026	9	5.00	2	1.0.0
Now	8	5.00	2	1.0.0

Permissions & access

Permissions: storageactiveTabscriptingalarms
Host access: https://www.youtube.com/*, https://youtube.com/*, https://twitter.com/*, https://x.com/*, https://www.linkedin.com/*, https://linkedin.com/*, https://www.reddit.com/*, https://reddit.com/*, https://www.facebook.com/*, https://facebook.com/*, https://www.instagram.com/*, https://instagram.com/*

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About

Benevolent Blocker Is a Chrome extension that helps you stay focused by hiding distracting elements across major social media platforms.

Key Features:
- Block distracting elements across major social media and video platforms
- Point-and-click element picker for custom blocks
- Word/phrase filters to hide posts containing triggers
- Password locks for extra friction on tempting distractions
- Schedule blocking during specific hours and days
- Blur mode: You can choose between blur and hide in settings
- Streak tracking for motivation

Privacy:
All settings stored locally. No data collection or transmission.

Permissions Explained:
- Storage: Save your preferences
- Active Tab: Element picker functionality
- Scripting: Apply blocks to pages
- Alarms: Manage unlock timers