ZenBlock: Mindful Web Blocker & Focus Timer

About

Regain your focus with ZenBlock, the website blocker that uses psychology to stop mindless browsing. Whether you need a Pomodoro timer, a site blocker for study, or a tool to manage ADHD distractions, ZenBlock provides the mindful friction you need to stay on task.

Most blockers rely on willpower that fades by 2 PM. ZenBlock interrupts the dopamine cycle with a gentle 30-second "Mindful Pause," giving you the control to close the tab before you get sucked into social media. Instead of an aggressive "Access Denied" page, you get a moment to breathe, reflect, and choose focus over cheap dopamine.

🛑 Stop Doomscrolling with Mindful Friction
You didn’t plan to waste time; distraction starts automatically. ZenBlock helps you break the "dopamine loop." By adding a smart delay before you visit sites like YouTube, Instagram, or X (Twitter), you regain the executive function to stay productive.

✨ Key Features
🧘 The Mindful Pause (Smart Delay): No jarring error pages. Instead, see a calming breathing exercise. A 30-second pause gives your brain a chance to choose deep work over distraction.

🛡️ Strict Mode (The Lockbox): For when willpower fails. Activate Strict Mode to hide the "Unlock" button completely. Password protection ensures you can’t cheat during deep work sessions.

🍅 Focus Mode & Pomodoro Timer: Need to study or grind? Set a productivity timer (25, 45, or 60 minutes) and whitelist only essential tools like Notion or Gmail.

📅 Scheduled Blocking: Automate your discipline. Automatically block distractions during your specific work hours (e.g., Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

📊 Privacy-First Analytics: Visualize your habits without sacrificing privacy. See how many "Mindful Breaths" you took versus how many times you unlocked a site.

🏆 Built For...

Students: Block social media and stay focused while studying for exams.
Professionals: Stop context-switching, eliminate digital noise, and achieve "Flow State."
ADHD Minds: A gentle, non-judgmental tool to manage executive function, impulse control, and time blindness.

🔒 Privacy Promise (Local-First)

We believe your browsing history belongs to you.
No Tracking: ZenBlock runs 100% locally on your device.
No Data Selling: We never collect, store, or sell your browsing data.
Zero Bloat: A lightweight, battery-friendly Chrome extension.

Simple Setup

Click "Add to Chrome"
Select the websites that distract you (one-click setup).
Start focusing.

Take back control of your attention. Download ZenBlock today and turn mindless scrolling into mindful living.

✦ YOU MATTER

Your feedback helps ZenBlock grow and improve. If ZenBlock has helped you stay focused, we’d really appreciate a 5-star review on the Chrome Web Store ⭐
Have questions, issues, ideas, or just want to share feedback? Reach us anytime at [email protected]

PRIVACY & PERMISSIONS

When you install ZenBlock, Chrome may ask you to allow permissions such as “Read and change all your data on the websites you visit.”

This permission is essential for ZenBlock to function correctly—without it, ZenBlock wouldn’t be able to pause, block, or manage distracting websites when you open them.

While this permission sounds broad, ZenBlock does not collect, store, or track any personal data from the websites you visit. Your browsing content stays private and remains on your device.