Focus blocks websites so you can focus on schoolwork. Focus blocks non-educational websites, so students focus on success.

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Version
1.0.4
Update
November 4, 2023
Size
1.45MiB
Developer
freedom.to
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Focus - On Your Work Extension

Focus by Freedom helps you stay focused on your work or schoolwork. Focus blocks distracting websites, while allowing you access to the sites you need. Focus lets you do better work in less time.


THE CHALLENGE

Do you work or study on your computer?

Then you’ve been distracted by news, social media, shopping, email. These distractions lead you to drift off-task, waste time, and end up unproductive and unfulfilled. We’ve all been there.

The temptation of opening a new browser tab to find a new distraction is strong and the action is often compulsive.

We all have specific sites that are our go-to distractions, but we also know that anything we click has the potential to become a distraction. except for the tools we’re using to get our work or studying done.

THE ANSWER

Focus by Freedom blocks only those distracting websites so that you can focus on your work or studies. You tell Focus what sites you do need for work or schoolwork, and it will block everything else. You’ll stay focused and on-task, while doing high quality work because of your sustained attention. What’s more, you’ll find you can get more done in less time without those constant online interruptions!

HOW IT WORKS

Focus by Freedom blocks websites by placing them behind a PIN.

EASY SETUP – create a PIN (a password) and decide which websites should be allowed
CUSTOMIZABLE - Focus comes pre-populated with an Allow List of common work and learning sites. You can customize as needed.
ACCOUNTABILITY - A parent can set the PIN for children, or you can have your spouse or friend set the PIN for you

WHO SHOULD USE FOCUS?

- Remote workers, from home or in hybrid working situations
- Students doing homework
- Students with online or remote learning
- Writers, Teachers, Entrepreneurs, Editors, Researchers, Journalists, and Developers all use Focus to get their work done!

Focus is a product of Freedom Labs, where we develop new ways to meaningfully interact with technology. Like our other extensions, Focus is highly privacy-conscious. None of your data is sent anywhere (the cloud, our servers, etc.) It remains secure on your own device. You can learn more about Freedom here: https://freedom.to

Release notes: Focus 1.0.3 fixes two issues:

- Sometimes, the extension disables itself automatically and bypasses the green screen when visiting a blocked website
- Sometimes, when adding a new website to the allowed list, it does add it, but it's not shown in the list

Please send us your feedback at [email protected] and we'll continue to improve Focus. Thank you!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Focus - On Your Work extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Focus - On Your Work extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Focus - On Your Work 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 Focus - On Your Work Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Focus - On Your Work 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 Focus - On Your Work extension file

Select and download the Focus - On Your Work 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 Focus - On Your Work 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 Focus - On Your Work 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 Focus - On Your Work 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 Focus - On Your Work extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Britt Vaughn (ID: 000000c80f8a2134) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/08/2023 Good overall design, but it keeps disabling itself so I have to re-enable it every time I visit a site. Kind of defeats the point. If it worked more consistently it'd be great. I like the option to enter the PIN to allow access, because sometimes you forget to add a site to your allowed list.

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بهمن (ID: 000000063b712182) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 12/07/2022 چرته

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borkomotorko (ID: 000000ea9df3d47a) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/12/2022 Its nice. But it block sites that are on the "whitelist" which is kind of frustrating.

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rosso (ID: 00000087dc0a3773) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/17/2021 it really works with freedom app blocker. i like the idea that it needs a password.

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Taylor Ulch (ID: 000000c2a1145b8b) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/06/2021 it doesn't really work. the wildcard thing.