Block distracting websites by answering tough math questions

Latest Version

Version
0.1.1
Update
July 16, 2019
Size
1.5MiB
Developer
Category
Users
107
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
*://*/*
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Math Blocker Extension

Math Blocker is a Chrome extension that blocks distracting websites by making users answer a series of math questions.

When loading a blocked website, a popup appears with a series of math questions. The user cannot access the site until they have completed all questions. Once the questions are finished, the site can only be used for a previously specified amount of time before another set of questions appears.

The user defines a list of websites, and specifies when the block is \"on\".

The user also defines how difficult each question is, and how many questions are asked before the user can go to the website.

If this extension has been helpful to you, please consider sending me a donation through my in-app PayPal link. Thank you.

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Math Blocker", "description": "Block distracting websites by answering tough math questions", "version": "0.1.1", "browser_action": { "default_title": "Math Blocker Settings" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ] }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "css": [ "modal.css" ], "js": [ "moment.min.js", "modal.js" ] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "modal.html" ], "icons": { "16": "./images/calculating16.png", "48": "./images/calculating48.png", "128": "./images/calculating128.png" }, "options_page": "index.html", "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://code.jquery.com https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com https://stackpath.bootstrapcdn.com 'sha256-5As4+3YpY62+l38PsxCEkjB1R4YtyktBtRScTJ3fyLU='; object-src 'self'", "permissions": [ "storage", "*://*/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Math Blocker extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Math Blocker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Math 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 Math Blocker extension file

Select and download the Math 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 Math 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 Math 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 Math 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 Math Blocker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Anurag Pande (ID: 000000e6eab574f3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/17/2023 Exactly what i wanted. Details like being unable to reduce number or difficulty of questions during a block makes me think the guy who wrote this struggles similarly to me. Thanks you my dude. If there's a github, let me know, I'd love to contribute.

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Luke Molnar (LexGear) (ID: 00000064ac2ce951) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/26/2023 Almost, but not quite. No option to leave blocker on, have to go into extension and manually set 'timer' for each site, every time.

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Jesse (ID: 000000ecd07babd0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/19/2019 Very effective at keeping me away from Facebook, but might need some timer options and more difficult math options.