LeechBlock is a simple productivity tool designed to block those time-wasting sites that can suck the life out of your working day.

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LeechBlock NG Extension

LeechBlock NG (Next Generation) is a simple free productivity tool designed to block those time-wasting sites that can suck the life out of your working day. (You know: the ones that rhyme with 'Blue Cube', 'Space Hook', 'Sticky Media', 'Quitter', and the like.) All you need to do is specify which sites to block and when to block them.

You can specify up to 30 sets of sites to block, with different times and days for each set. You can block sites within fixed time periods (e.g., between 9am and 5pm), after a time limit (e.g., allow up to 10 minutes in every hour), or with a combination of time periods and time limit (e.g., allow up to 10 minutes in every hour between 9am and 5pm).

Additional features:

• Lockdown: Block sites immediately for a specified duration.
• Access control: Set a password or random access code for the options page, to slow you down in moments of weakness!
• Delaying: Set a countdown to delay access to sites instead of completely blocking them.
• Wildcards: Block a range of sites (e.g., *.somesite.com).
• Exceptions: Whitelist sites you don't want to be blocked (e.g., +allowedsite.com).

Version history: https://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/version-history/

Documentation: https://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/documentation/

Usage examples: https://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/examples/

Permissions explained: https://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/faq/permissions/

Frequently asked questions: https://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/faq/

Support: https://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/support/
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install LeechBlock NG extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install LeechBlock NG 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 LeechBlock NG extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install LeechBlock NG extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download LeechBlock NG extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a LeechBlock NG 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 LeechBlock NG Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the LeechBlock NG extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the LeechBlock NG extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for LeechBlock NG 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 LeechBlock NG 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 LeechBlock NG extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install LeechBlock NG 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 LeechBlock NG extension file

Select and download the LeechBlock NG 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 LeechBlock NG 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 LeechBlock NG 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 LeechBlock NG 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 LeechBlock NG extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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JH L (ID: 000000bfdc66f39f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/20/2024 Works wonderfully on Brave browser. LeechBlock allows multiple blocklists, each with their own date time schedules and configurations. Configurations include password bypass, 60-second bypass etc. Configurations can be synchronized to the cloud to multiple computers. The source code for this extension is open-source so the community can guard against spyware or data reselling. And it's all free!

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SXLAIRE (ID: 000000c29cd08256) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/19/2024 Pretty great, but the one thing I've found a bit frustrating is that emails to the Leechblock team seem to never get responses. I messaged about 2 weeks ago without any response. I like the blocker a lot but with no support this does create some headaches that I worry won't get addressed.

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Robert Tinsley (ID: 000000dfb10260f9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/15/2023 Thank you! Overcoming my youtube addiction because of your great program.

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Alexander Nikolov (ID: 000000b1eba3ec88) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/07/2023 Its good but there is no option to block the extension site itself. Therefore I can simply deactivate it anytime.

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Jake Canning (ID: 0000000ffb782e3a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/03/2023 Truly one of the best developed extensions out there, and serves such a necessary purpose. Makes curbing digital addictions so much easier!