Focus Guard — Distraction Blocker & Mindful Browsing

Tracking since Apr 18, 2026.

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• Apr 23, 2026
  short_description

  Ask yourself why before visiting distracting sites.

  Block distracting sites with "Why are you here?" prompt. Reduce YouTube, X, Reddit, Instagram use — digital detox, 100% local.

• Apr 23, 2026
  name

  Focus Guard

  Focus Guard — Distraction Blocker & Mindful Browsing

• Apr 18, 2026
  description

  Intentional helps you take control of your browsing habits by asking one simple question: "Why are you here?"
  
  When you visit a distracting website, a full-screen prompt appears asking your purpose. No purpose? Go back. Have one? Continue after a short countdown.
  
  Features:
  - Full-screen "Why are you here?" prompt on distracting sites
  - 6 popular social media and video sites monitored by default
  - Add any custom site you want to monitor
  - Daily stats: see how many times you turned back vs continued
  - Toggle individual sites on/off
  - Clean, minimal design that works on any site
  - Zero data collection — everything stays in your browser
  
  Stop mindless scrolling. Browse with intention.

  Why Though helps you take control of your browsing habits by asking one simple question: "Why are you here?"
  
  When you visit a distracting website, a full-screen prompt appears asking your purpose. No purpose? Go back. Have one? Continue after a short countdown.
  
  Features:
  - Full-screen "Why are you here?" prompt on distracting sites
  - 6 popular social media and video sites monitored by default
  - Add any custom site you want to monitor
  - Daily stats: see how many times you turned back vs continued
  - Toggle individual sites on/off
  - Clean, minimal design that works on any site
  - Zero data collection — everything stays in your browser
  
  Stop mindless scrolling. Browse with intention.

• Apr 18, 2026
  name

  Intentional

  Focus Guard

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