Become more productive and stop wasting time on distracting websites.

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Version
0.0.9
Update
September 20, 2024
Size
164KiB
Developer
onceforchrome.com
Category
Users
122
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Tabs
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Once - Block distracting websites Extension

Many people find themselves wasting time on the internet and utilizing it in unproductive ways. Studies have shown that when you limit the time you spend on social networking and other websites, you'll end up getting more done.

Once allows you to limit the time spent on distracting websites, encouraging focus, and mindfulness. Once lets you visit these websites once an hour. The timer starts when you close the tab of one of these websites and only applies it to the homepages. It works with websites such as Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), Reddit, and many others.

Love your work, not your distractions. Become more productive and stop wasting time on distracting websites with Once.
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"description":"Become more productive and stop wasting time on distracting websites.",
"version":"0.0.9",
"name":"Once - Block distracting websites",
"options_page":"options.html",
"background":{"service_worker":"background.bundle.js",
"type":"module"},
"action":{"default_icon":{"16":"icon-16.png",
"24":"icon-24.png",
"32":"icon-32.png",
"128":"icon-128.png",
"240":"icon-240.png"}},
"icons":{"16":"icon-16.png",
"24":"icon-24.png",
"32":"icon-32.png",
"48":"icon-48.png",
"128":"icon-128.png",
"240":"icon-240.png"},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["https://www.fandom.com/",
"https://www.walmart.com/",
"https://www.ebay.com/",
"https://www.nytimes.com/",
"https://www.amazon.com/",
"https://www.bbc.com/",
"https://www.buzzfeed.com/",
"https://www.cnn.com/",
"https://www.espn.com/",
"https://www.facebook.com/",
"https://www.foxnews.com/",
"https://news.ycombinator.com/",
"https://www.instagram.com/",
"https://www.linkedin.com/*",
"https://www.msn.com/",
"https://www.pinterest.com/",
"https://www.quora.com/",
"https://www.reddit.com/",
"https://techmeme.com/",
"https://www.nytimes.com/",
"https://x.com/*",
"https://www.tiktok.com/",
"https://www.yahoo.com/",
"https://www.youtube.com/"],
"js":["contentScript.bundle.js"],
"run_at":"document_end"}],
"permissions":["tabs",
"storage"],
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["icon-16.png",
"icon-24.png",
"icon-32.png",
"icon-48.png",
"icon-128.png",
"icon-240.png"],
"matches":[""]}],
"manifest_version":3}
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How to download and manually install Once - Block distracting websites extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Once - Block distracting websites extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Once - Block distracting websites 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 Once - Block distracting websites Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Once - Block distracting websites 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 Once - Block distracting websites extension file

Select and download the Once - Block distracting websites 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 Once - Block distracting websites 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 Once - Block distracting websites 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 Once - Block distracting websites 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 Once - Block distracting websites extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Tech Titan (ID: 000000cfe75cf8da) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/06/2022 So glad I found this application. It is very useful, because I am oftentimes, very quickly distracted by the internet.

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Dinesh R (ID: 0000005833a7932b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/10/2021 great tool

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Sal Mj (ID: 000000be73510dca) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/09/2021 I love this so much, super simple and the blocking frequency of social media visit rather than aggregate time is genius and works great for me!

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Youcef Es-skouri (ID: 0000005cfa311a1c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/26/2021 Hi, I'm Youcef, the creator of this Chrome Extension. Please let me know if you have any feedback about Once :)

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Ali ES-SKOURI (ID: 000000e7dd339ee0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/25/2021 Great tool