Focusly – Block YouTube Creators, Shorts & Distracting Websites

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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• May 31, 2026
  description

  Focusly – The Ultimate Focus & Productivity Extension
  
  Make productivity your priority with Focusly a powerful website blocker and focus assistant designed to help you eliminate distractions, control your browsing habits, and create a sustainable workflow every day.
  
  Whether you're studying, working remotely, or trying to reduce time on distracting sites, Focusly gives you the tools to stay consistent and protect your attention.
  
  ⭐️ Why Choose Focusly?
  
  The web is full of distractions competing for your time. Focusly helps you take back control by blocking interruptions, tracking your habits, and supporting structured focus sessions — all in a clean, fast, and privacy-friendly experience.
  
  🚫 Smart Website Blocking
  
  Block specific websites or entire categories such as social media, shopping, or news. Subdomains are blocked automatically, and built-in bypass protection keeps your focus sessions distraction-free.
  
  ⏱️ Focus Sessions (Pomodoro Mode)
  
  Stay productive using customizable work and break intervals. Focusly tracks your sessions automatically and displays a simple, engaging timer to keep you on task without clutter.
  
  📊 Daily Limits & Productivity Insights
  
  Set time limits for distracting websites and understand how you spend time online. Track progress across days and weeks to build stronger digital habits and improve consistency.
  
  🎨 Clean, Modern Interface
  
  Enjoy a minimal and intuitive design built for speed and ease of use. Supports dark and light modes, popup controls, and Chrome side panel access so your focus tools are always within reach.
  
  🌍 Multilingual Support
  
  Available in English, Polish, Spanish, and expanding to more languages soon.
  
  ✨ Latest Features
  
  • Block YouTube Shorts with one click
  • Block YouTube creators by name (@username)
  • Block channels directly in Google and Bing search results
  • Improved creator name matching without needing the full name
  • Stability improvements and focus timer fixes
  
  👩‍💻 Perfect For
  
  Students preparing for exams
  Remote workers managing online distractions
  Professionals doing deep, focused work
  Anyone who wants healthier digital habits and better productivity
  
  🔒 Privacy First
  
  Focusly keeps your data on your device. No tracking, no hidden analytics, and no unnecessary data collection.
  
  🚀 Actively Maintained
  
  Focusly continues to improve with regular updates, performance enhancements, and new productivity features inspired by user feedback.

  Focusly – Block YouTube Creators, Shorts & Distracting Websites
  
  Make productivity your priority with Focusly a powerful website blocker and focus assistant designed to help you eliminate distractions, control your browsing habits, and create a sustainable workflow every day.
  
  Whether you're studying, working remotely, or trying to reduce time on distracting sites, Focusly gives you the tools to stay consistent and protect your attention.
  
  ⭐️ Why Choose Focusly?
  
  The web is full of distractions competing for your time. Focusly helps you take back control by blocking interruptions, tracking your habits, and supporting structured focus sessions — all in a clean, fast, and privacy-friendly experience.
  
  🎥 Block YouTube Shorts & Creators
  Take control of YouTube distractions with advanced blocking tools:
  • Block YouTube Shorts with one click
• Block YouTube creators and channels by name (@username)
• Hide channels directly in Google and Bing search results
• Remove addictive content without blocking all of YouTube
• Improved creator matching without requiring full channel names
  Stay focused while still using YouTube for learning, tutorials, and educational content.
  
  🚫 Smart Website Blocking
  
  Block specific websites or entire categories such as social media, shopping, or news. Subdomains are blocked automatically, and built-in bypass protection keeps your focus sessions distraction-free.
  
  ⏱️ Focus Sessions (Pomodoro Mode)
  
  Stay productive using customizable work and break intervals. Focusly tracks your sessions automatically and displays a simple, engaging timer to keep you on task without clutter.
  
  📊 Daily Limits & Productivity Insights
  
  Set time limits for distracting websites and understand how you spend time online. Track progress across days and weeks to build stronger digital habits and improve consistency.
  
  🎨 Clean, Modern Interface
  
  Enjoy a minimal and intuitive design built for speed and ease of use. Supports dark and light modes, popup controls, and Chrome side panel access so your focus tools are always within reach.
  
  🌍 Multilingual Support
  
  Available in English, Polish, Spanish, and expanding to more languages soon.
  
  ✨ Latest Features
  
  • Block YouTube Shorts with one click
  • Block YouTube creators by name (@username)
  • Block channels directly in Google and Bing search results
  • Improved creator name matching without needing the full name
  • Stability improvements and focus timer fixes
  
  👩‍💻 Perfect For
  
  Students preparing for exams
  Remote workers managing online distractions
  Professionals doing deep, focused work
  Anyone who wants healthier digital habits and better productivity
  
  🔒 Privacy First
  
  Focusly keeps your data on your device. No tracking, no hidden analytics, and no unnecessary data collection.
  
  🚀 Actively Maintained
  
  Focusly continues to improve with regular updates, performance enhancements, and new productivity features inspired by user feedback.

• May 24, 2026
  description

  Focusly – The Ultimate Focus & Productivity Extension
  
  Make productivity your priority with Focusly a powerful website blocker and focus assistant designed to help you eliminate distractions, control your browsing habits, and create a sustainable workflow every day.
  
  Whether you're studying, working remotely, or trying to reduce time on distracting sites, Focusly gives you the tools to stay consistent and protect your attention.
  
  ⭐️ Why Choose Focusly?
  
  The web is full of distractions competing for your time. Focusly helps you take back control by blocking interruptions, tracking your habits, and supporting structured focus sessions — all in a clean, fast, and privacy-friendly experience.
  
  🚫 Smart Website Blocking
  
  Block specific websites or entire categories such as social media, shopping, or news. Subdomains are blocked automatically, and built-in bypass protection keeps your focus sessions distraction-free.
  
  ⏱️ Focus Sessions (Pomodoro Mode)
  
  Stay productive using customizable work and break intervals. Focusly tracks your sessions automatically and displays a simple, engaging timer to keep you on task without clutter.
  
  📊 Daily Limits & Productivity Insights
  
  Set time limits for distracting websites and understand how you spend time online. Track progress across days and weeks to build stronger digital habits and improve consistency.
  
  🎨 Clean, Modern Interface
  
  Enjoy a minimal and intuitive design built for speed and ease of use. Supports dark and light modes, popup controls, and Chrome side panel access so your focus tools are always within reach.
  
  🌍 Multilingual Support
  
  Available in English, Polish, Spanish, and expanding to more languages soon.
  
  👩‍💻 Perfect For
  
  Students preparing for exams
  Remote workers managing online distractions
  Professionals doing deep, focused work
  Anyone who wants healthier digital habits and better productivity
  
  🔒 Privacy First
  
  Focusly keeps your data on your device. No tracking, no hidden analytics, and no unnecessary data collection.
  
  🚀 Actively Maintained
  
  Focusly continues to improve with regular updates, performance enhancements, and new productivity features inspired by user feedback.

  Focusly – The Ultimate Focus & Productivity Extension
  
  Make productivity your priority with Focusly a powerful website blocker and focus assistant designed to help you eliminate distractions, control your browsing habits, and create a sustainable workflow every day.
  
  Whether you're studying, working remotely, or trying to reduce time on distracting sites, Focusly gives you the tools to stay consistent and protect your attention.
  
  ⭐️ Why Choose Focusly?
  
  The web is full of distractions competing for your time. Focusly helps you take back control by blocking interruptions, tracking your habits, and supporting structured focus sessions — all in a clean, fast, and privacy-friendly experience.
  
  🚫 Smart Website Blocking
  
  Block specific websites or entire categories such as social media, shopping, or news. Subdomains are blocked automatically, and built-in bypass protection keeps your focus sessions distraction-free.
  
  ⏱️ Focus Sessions (Pomodoro Mode)
  
  Stay productive using customizable work and break intervals. Focusly tracks your sessions automatically and displays a simple, engaging timer to keep you on task without clutter.
  
  📊 Daily Limits & Productivity Insights
  
  Set time limits for distracting websites and understand how you spend time online. Track progress across days and weeks to build stronger digital habits and improve consistency.
  
  🎨 Clean, Modern Interface
  
  Enjoy a minimal and intuitive design built for speed and ease of use. Supports dark and light modes, popup controls, and Chrome side panel access so your focus tools are always within reach.
  
  🌍 Multilingual Support
  
  Available in English, Polish, Spanish, and expanding to more languages soon.
  
  ✨ Latest Features
  
  • Block YouTube Shorts with one click
  • Block YouTube creators by name (@username)
  • Block channels directly in Google and Bing search results
  • Improved creator name matching without needing the full name
  • Stability improvements and focus timer fixes
  
  👩‍💻 Perfect For
  
  Students preparing for exams
  Remote workers managing online distractions
  Professionals doing deep, focused work
  Anyone who wants healthier digital habits and better productivity
  
  🔒 Privacy First
  
  Focusly keeps your data on your device. No tracking, no hidden analytics, and no unnecessary data collection.
  
  🚀 Actively Maintained
  
  Focusly continues to improve with regular updates, performance enhancements, and new productivity features inspired by user feedback.

• May 24, 2026
  name

  Focusly – The Ultimate Focus & Productivity Extension

  Focusly – Block YouTube Creators, Shorts & Distracting Websites

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