MathPause - Website Usage Control

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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• May 20, 2026
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  📖 Full Description
  
  MathPause is a website blocker designed to help you reduce distractions and build more intentional browsing habits.
  
  Instead of simply blocking websites, MathPause introduces a short pause before access by requiring you to solve a math problem. This interruption helps reduce impulsive visits and encourages more mindful browsing.
  
  You can control when websites are available, limit usage during unlock sessions, and track your browsing behavior directly in your browser.
  
  🔒 How It Works
  
  MathPause controls website access using a combination of schedules, usage limits, and temporary states.
  
  When you open a restricted site, MathPause evaluates conditions in this order:
  
  Override – temporarily disables all restrictions
  Stay Away – blocks access regardless of schedule
  Time Schedule
  Hard: fully blocked
  Free: always accessible
  Soft: requires solving a problem
  Daily Limit (Soft only) – blocks access when the usage limit is reached
  
  If no schedule applies, Soft mode is used by default.
  
  In Soft mode, you must solve a math or custom problem before accessing the site. You can require multiple problems or disable the requirement.
  
  After unlocking, the site remains accessible for a set duration.
  
  An optional cooldown can prevent immediate re-unlocking after a session ends.
  
  ⏱ Time & Usage Control
  
  MathPause provides several ways to control website access:
  
  Set a daily usage limit (applies to unlocked sessions)
  Choose how long a site remains unlocked after solving a problem
  Enable an optional cooldown between unlocks
  Create time schedules using 24-hour format (HH:MM)
  Support overnight schedules (e.g. 22:00–06:00)
  
  When the daily limit is reached during Soft periods, access to restricted sites will be blocked.
  
  🧠 Focus Tools
  
  Additional tools help reinforce focused browsing:
  
  Stay Away mode – temporarily block selected sites for a fixed period
  Flexible configuration for when Stay Away applies
  Math problem difficulty settings (Easy / Normal / Hard)
  Support for custom problems in addition to generated math problems
  Option to enable or disable the challenge requirement
  
  These features make it easier to step away from distracting websites when needed.
  
  📊 Usage Tracking
  
  MathPause records local browsing activity to help you understand your habits.
  
  It tracks:
  
  Unlock Time
  Time spent during unlocked sessions (used for daily limits)
  Visible Usage (Per Site)
  Active browsing time per domain, shown in history
  Stay Away Time
  Time spent in focus sessions
  Unlock Count
  Number of unlocks per day
  
  All data is stored locally in your browser. No information is collected or transmitted externally.
  
  ⚙ Customization
  
  From the options page, you can configure how MathPause behaves:
  
  Add or remove restricted websites per profile
  Set daily usage limits (by day or shared across all days)
  Configure time schedules with Hard / Soft / Free periods
  Enable and adjust cooldown duration after each unlock
  Choose problem type (generated math or custom problems)
  Set problem difficulty and number of required answers
  Create and manage your own custom problem list
  Configure Stay Away behavior (restricted sites or all sites)
  Prevent opening the settings page during Hard periods

  📖 Full Description
  
  MathPause is a website blocker extension designed to help you reduce overuse of YouTube, social media, video sites, forums, and other distracting websites. When you open a restricted site, MathPause does not allow instant access. Instead, it creates a short pause by asking you to solve a math problem or a custom problem before temporarily unlocking the site.
  
  Rather than simply blocking websites, MathPause helps you stop and think before browsing, making it easier to reduce impulsive access, avoid wasted time, and build more intentional browsing habits.
  
  Main Features
  
  1. Site Group-based blocking
  You can manage restricted websites by Site Group. Each group is always active, and all registered sites are restricted at the same time. This makes it easy to organize websites by purpose, such as social media, video sites, news sites, or other distracting services.
  
  2. Temporary unlock with math or custom problems
  When you open a restricted site, a block screen appears. You can temporarily unlock access by solving a problem. MathPause supports both automatically generated math problems and your own custom problem list. This is useful when you want to pause before opening social media, YouTube, or other distracting websites.
  
  3. Daily Limit for usage control
  With Daily Limit, you can set how much time you want to spend on restricted sites each day. Limits can be shared across all days or configured by weekday. MathPause helps you check your usage based on unlocked time, making it easier to review and control your browsing habits.
  
  4. Time Schedule for time-based control
  Time Schedule lets you change access rules depending on the time of day. You can strongly block sites during focus periods and allow free access during selected times. This is helpful for studying, working, nighttime browsing, or creating a healthier daily routine.
  
  5. Cooldown to prevent repeated access
  Cooldown prevents you from unlocking the same sites again immediately after an unlock session ends. This helps reduce repeated visits to social media or video sites and gives you a clearer break before returning to work or study.
  
  6. Stay Away mode for stronger focus
  Stay Away is a focus mode that forces you to step away from websites for a set period of time. You can choose whether it applies only to restricted sites or to all sites. It is useful when you want to create a distraction-free environment before studying, working, or taking a break from browsing.
  
  7. Hard Mode and Plan memo
  Hard Mode provides stronger blocking when you need stricter protection from distractions. Before unlocking a site, you can also write a Plan memo to clarify why you are opening it. After the unlock ends, the memo is shown again, helping you remember your original purpose and avoid aimless browsing.
  
  8. Popup and history tracking
  From the popup, you can check today’s usage time, Daily Limit progress, unlock count, current unlock status, and your 7-day Usage / Unlock / Stay Away history. You can also add the current website to a Site Group, making it easy to manage restrictions directly from your browser.
  
  Recommended For
  People who often open YouTube or social media without thinking
  Students or workers who want to reduce distractions
  Users who want flexible control instead of complete blocking
  People who want to visualize their website usage
  Anyone who wants stronger restrictions during focus time or before sleep
  Users who want help following their own browsing rules
  Privacy
  
  MathPause does not collect or transmit personal data.
  Your settings, restricted sites, usage history, Daily Limit, streaks, and Stay Away records are stored locally in your browser.

• May 20, 2026
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  MathPause – Website Usage Control

  MathPause - Website Usage Control

• May 2, 2026
  description

  MathPause — Mindful Website Blocker with Math Unlock
  
  MathPause is a lightweight website blocker designed to reduce distractions and help you build more intentional browsing habits.
  
  Instead of permanently blocking websites, MathPause introduces a small pause before access. When you visit a restricted site, you can unlock it by solving a short math problem and choosing how long the site should remain accessible. This small interruption helps break automatic browsing behavior and encourages more mindful decisions.
  
  MathPause is designed for people who want to stay focused while still maintaining flexible control over their browsing.
  
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  How It Works
  
  1. Add distracting websites to your block list.
  2. When you visit those sites, MathPause pauses access.
  3. Solve a quick math problem to unlock the site.
  4. Choose how long the site should stay accessible.
  
  After the selected time expires, the site becomes restricted again.
  
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  Key Features
  
  Math-based Unlock
  Solve a short math problem before accessing blocked sites. This brief pause helps interrupt impulsive browsing.
  
  Flexible Unlock Time
  Choose preset unlock durations or enter a custom time.
  
  Daily Usage Limits
  Set a maximum amount of time you can spend on distracting websites each day.
  
  Cooldown Timer
  After unlocking a site, a cooldown period can prevent repeated unlocking.
  
  Stay Away Mode
  Block distracting sites for a chosen period of time to focus on work or study.
  
  Temporary Unlock
  Allow a short temporary unlock during a Stay Away session if necessary.
  
  Time-based Blocking
  Configure different restriction levels depending on the time of day.
  
  Usage Tracking
  See how much time you spend on restricted websites each day.
  
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  Designed for Focus
  
  MathPause helps reduce distractions without relying on aggressive blocking.
  The short math step adds a moment of reflection before visiting distracting sites, making it easier to stay focused on what matters.
  
  This approach is useful for studying, working, reading, or any activity where you want to limit impulsive browsing.
  
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  Privacy
  
  MathPause respects your privacy.
  
  • No personal data is collected
  • No browsing data is transmitted
  • No tracking or analytics are used
  • All settings and usage data are stored locally in your browser
  
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  Typical Use Cases
  
  • Reducing time spent on social media
  • Avoiding impulsive visits to video platforms
  • Staying focused while studying
  • Limiting distractions during work sessions
  • Building healthier browsing habits
  
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  Permissions
  
  MathPause only requests the permissions necessary to block selected websites and apply user-defined rules.
  
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  If you are looking for a simple and mindful website blocker, MathPause can help you stay focused while keeping full control over your browsing.

  📖 Full Description
  
  MathPause is a website blocker designed to help you reduce distractions and build more intentional browsing habits.
  
  Instead of simply blocking websites, MathPause introduces a short pause before access by requiring you to solve a math problem. This interruption helps reduce impulsive visits and encourages more mindful browsing.
  
  You can control when websites are available, limit usage during unlock sessions, and track your browsing behavior directly in your browser.
  
  🔒 How It Works
  
  MathPause controls website access using a combination of schedules, usage limits, and temporary states.
  
  When you open a restricted site, MathPause evaluates conditions in this order:
  
  Override – temporarily disables all restrictions
  Stay Away – blocks access regardless of schedule
  Time Schedule
  Hard: fully blocked
  Free: always accessible
  Soft: requires solving a problem
  Daily Limit (Soft only) – blocks access when the usage limit is reached
  
  If no schedule applies, Soft mode is used by default.
  
  In Soft mode, you must solve a math or custom problem before accessing the site. You can require multiple problems or disable the requirement.
  
  After unlocking, the site remains accessible for a set duration.
  
  An optional cooldown can prevent immediate re-unlocking after a session ends.
  
  ⏱ Time & Usage Control
  
  MathPause provides several ways to control website access:
  
  Set a daily usage limit (applies to unlocked sessions)
  Choose how long a site remains unlocked after solving a problem
  Enable an optional cooldown between unlocks
  Create time schedules using 24-hour format (HH:MM)
  Support overnight schedules (e.g. 22:00–06:00)
  
  When the daily limit is reached during Soft periods, access to restricted sites will be blocked.
  
  🧠 Focus Tools
  
  Additional tools help reinforce focused browsing:
  
  Stay Away mode – temporarily block selected sites for a fixed period
  Flexible configuration for when Stay Away applies
  Math problem difficulty settings (Easy / Normal / Hard)
  Support for custom problems in addition to generated math problems
  Option to enable or disable the challenge requirement
  
  These features make it easier to step away from distracting websites when needed.
  
  📊 Usage Tracking
  
  MathPause records local browsing activity to help you understand your habits.
  
  It tracks:
  
  Unlock Time
  Time spent during unlocked sessions (used for daily limits)
  Visible Usage (Per Site)
  Active browsing time per domain, shown in history
  Stay Away Time
  Time spent in focus sessions
  Unlock Count
  Number of unlocks per day
  
  All data is stored locally in your browser. No information is collected or transmitted externally.
  
  ⚙ Customization
  
  From the options page, you can configure how MathPause behaves:
  
  Add or remove restricted websites per profile
  Set daily usage limits (by day or shared across all days)
  Configure time schedules with Hard / Soft / Free periods
  Enable and adjust cooldown duration after each unlock
  Choose problem type (generated math or custom problems)
  Set problem difficulty and number of required answers
  Create and manage your own custom problem list
  Configure Stay Away behavior (restricted sites or all sites)
  Prevent opening the settings page during Hard periods

Permissions & access

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Host access

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