jiyuu web blocker

Tracking since Apr 18, 2026.

Changelog

• Jun 3, 2026
  description

  Jiyuu is a powerful website blocker that helps you stay focused by preventing access to distracting websites. This extension works with the Jiyuu desktop application to provide comprehensive blocking control.
  
  Key Features:
  • Custom blocklists - Block specific websites or entire categories (you may blurify, grayscale, mute and cover distracting website!)
  • Usage limits - Set daily, hourly, and weekly time restrictions for distracting sites
  • Strict blocking - Restrict user that impulsively unblocks the website through passwords, random texts, and expiration date
  • Real-time sync - Seamlessly syncs with desktop app via the local server
  
  Requirements:
  This extension requires the Jiyuu desktop application to function. Download from: https://github.com/xinzhao2627/jiyuu
  
  Privacy:
  All data remains on your device. Jiyuu communicates only with the local desktop app websocket server. No external servers, tracking, or data collection.
  
  Perfect For:
  • Students focusing on coursework
  • Professionals avoiding workplace distractions
  • Anyone improving digital wellness
  • Parents managing children's internet access
  
  Browse in moderation. Stay focused with Jiyuu.
  
  Updated to v1.0.3:
  - added support for brave browser
  - fixed instances where tabs are still grayscaled/blurred even when updated or replaced
  - fixed instances where tabs suddenly unblocks by itself 
  - optimized performance

  Jiyuu is a powerful website blocker that helps you stay focused by preventing access to distracting websites. This extension works with the Jiyuu desktop application to provide comprehensive blocking control.
  
  Key Features:
  • Custom blocklists - Block specific websites or entire categories (you may blurify, grayscale, mute and cover distracting website!)
  • Usage limits - Set daily, hourly, and weekly time restrictions for distracting sites
  • Strict blocking - Restrict user that impulsively unblocks the website through passwords, random texts, and expiration date
  • Real-time sync - Seamlessly syncs with desktop app via the local server
  
  Requirements:
  This extension requires the Jiyuu desktop application to function. Download from: https://github.com/xinzhao2627/jiyuu
  
  Privacy:
  All data remains on your device. Jiyuu communicates only with the local desktop app websocket server. No external servers, tracking, or data collection.
  
  Perfect For:
  • Students focusing on coursework
  • Professionals avoiding workplace distractions
  • Anyone improving digital wellness
  • Parents managing children's internet access
  
  Browse in moderation. Stay focused with Jiyuu.
  
  Updated to v1.0.4:
  - Improved block popup interface
  - Updated the UI for modern and seamless design
  - Further maintenance and testing on different browsers
  
  Updated to v1.0.3:
  - added support for brave browser
  - fixed instances where tabs are still grayscaled/blurred even when updated or replaced
  - fixed instances where tabs suddenly unblocks by itself 
  - optimized performance

Permissions & access

Permissions

None declared

Host access

http://*/*, https://*/*

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