YouTube Distraction Blocker Pro
Block YouTube distractions with smart time limits. Turn procrastination into conscious choice - 5 minute focus timer included.
As of May 2026, YouTube Distraction Blocker Pro has 6 users in the Productivity category.
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Version
1.0.0
Manifest V3
History
2 snapshotsTracking since Apr 21, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | 3 | — | — | 1.0.0 |
| May 17, 2026 | 7 | — | — | 1.0.0 |
| Now | 6 | — | — | 1.0.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- declarativeNetRequeststoragetabsactiveTab
- Host access
- *://*.youtube.com/*, *://youtube.com/*
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About
Stop losing hours to YouTube rabbit holes. This extension adds a conscious decision point between you and YouTube. ⚡ HOW IT WORKS When you navigate to YouTube, you're presented with YOUR crucial task and must actively choose: "Start my task" or "Proceed to YouTube for 5 minutes." No harsh blocking - just mindful friction at the right moment. ✅ KEY FEATURES - Choice Gate - See your crucial task before accessing YouTube - 5-Minute Timer - Enforced limit with real countdown - Progressive Warnings - Non-dismissible alerts at 60s, 30s, 15s - Auto-Redirect - Returns to choice gate when time expires - Multi-Tab Sync - Timer enforced across all YouTube tabs - Video Control - Automatically pauses during warnings - Badge Timer - See remaining time at a glance 🎯 SINGLE PURPOSE This extension has one function: intercepting YouTube access to present a conscious choice between your task and limited YouTube time. It respects your agency while adding productive friction. ⚙️ SIMPLE SETUP 1. Install extension 2. Set your crucial task in options 3. Protection starts immediately 📊 TECHNICAL APPROACH Uses Chrome's declarativeNetRequest API for efficient interception and content scripts for timer enforcement. No external servers, no data collection, no tracking. 🔒 PRIVACY FOCUSED - All data stored locally - No analytics or tracking - No external connections - Open source on GitHub 💡 BASED ON BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE Research shows that forced decision points reduce mindless behavior. By requiring conscious choice, this extension transforms passive habits into deliberate decisions. --- Transform YouTube from a time sink into a conscious choice. Install now to start making mindful decisions about your time.
Technical
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 44.87KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- mmpmcngbmnihhcbpfnanglbopbgedgeh
- Developer ID
- u9c5566c1ab6662ff459ac70353bd3bb7
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Sep 1, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Sep 1, 2025
- Last Scraped
- May 31, 2026
- Website
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- Support URL
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