The Freedom website blocker gives you control over distracting websites, so you can focus on what matters most.

Latest Version

Version
19.0.0
Update
September 18, 2024
Size
87.32KiB
Developer
freedom.to
Category
Users
40,000+
Rating
3.4321 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
DeclarativeNetRequest
BrowsingData
Storage
Notifications
Alarms
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Freedom - Website Blocker Extension

The Freedom Chrome extension provides our \"green screen\" on websites blocked by Freedom. When you visit a blocked website, you'll see our calming green screen and be directed back towards your work.

On Mac and Windows devices, the Freedom extension is designed to be paired with our desktop apps and does not have stand-alone functionality. On ChromeOS (ChromeBooks) and Linux devices, Freedom connects directly to our service and enables you to block websites or the entire internet. The Freedom Chrome extension works with both our trial (free) and premium (paid) accounts.

We offer a range of extensions to help you improve your digital habits, including Pause, Insight, and Limit.

Thousands of people rely on Freedom every day to write, study, cook, design, build, play, think, learn, and find the focus to do the things that truly matter. We're honored to help you.

For more information → https://support.freedom.to/getting-started/set-up-installation/browser-extension
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Freedom - Website Blocker for Chrome", "description": "The Freedom website blocker gives you control over distracting websites, so you can focus on what matters most.", "homepage_url": "https://freedom.to/", "version": "19.0.0", "icons": { "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ], "permissions": [ "declarativeNetRequest", "browsingData", "storage", "notifications", "alarms" ], "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "default_title": "Freedom", "default_popup": "html/popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Freedom - Website Blocker extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Freedom - Website Blocker extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Freedom - Website Blocker extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Freedom - Website Blocker extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Freedom - Website Blocker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Freedom - Website Blocker extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Freedom - Website Blocker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Freedom - Website Blocker extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Freedom - Website Blocker extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Freedom - Website Blocker extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Freedom - Website Blocker extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Freedom - Website Blocker extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Freedom - Website Blocker extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Freedom - Website Blocker extension file

Select and download the Freedom - Website Blocker extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Freedom - Website Blocker extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Freedom - Website Blocker extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Freedom - Website Blocker extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Freedom - Website Blocker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Shvat Eilat (ID: 000000987a9e4d75) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/27/2023 very bad, keep sending spam even though I blocked them thousand of times and cancelled subscription. the program itself doesn't work at all but refuses to be uninstalled so you get the feeling this is a virus all the time

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Francisco Guzmán (ID: 0000003470bd77a6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/06/2023 its paid

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George Bell (ID: 000000d924e8529f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/18/2023 I use the cold turkey and qustodio for my windows desktop and use freedom.to and qustodio for my android phone. Using these 3 programs works to keep me off youtube and other sites. I really have been more productive with thses tools.

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A S (ID: 0000006a4e62af41) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/14/2023 Arc Browser does not work well and websites are displayed without being blocked.

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Maxime (ID: 00000016fe89dba1) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/11/2023 This is actually a paid extension. I would have liked it to be clearer from the Chrome Web Store page. I think a lot of your bad reviews may be users that never had any intention to pay anything but were still tricked to install the extension and create an account.