A extentison that blocks any website for free!

Latest Version

Version
0.1.9
Update
September 28, 2024
Size
937KiB
Developer
webbarrier.org
Category
Users
37
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Languages Support
English
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WebBarrier: Free Website Blocker Extension

🚫 WebBarrier is an extension that can block any website for completely free. No limit, no background charges, all free! This website blocker was made in order to help others boost productivity without having to be stuck behind a huge paywall. 🚫

Key Features ⭐: Custom Blocklist/URL Direct, 🆕Custom Scheduling, 🆕Custom Password, Focus mode, Custom themes (see below).


Why chose WebBarrier🤔❓❓❓❓❓

1. FREE WITH NO LIMITS 🚫💵💰
WebBarrier, compared to other big website blockers, has no limits on the amount of websites you choose and all the special features are free as well.

2. PRIVACY 🔒
WB is a client-based extension meaning that developers and third parties sources have NO access in seeing any of your data. No website history is stored/collected in any means, and new tabs URLs are ONLY used to match with websites in your blocked lists. If you have any concerns, use the contact info below.

3. PERFORMANCE 🏎️
WebBarrier is very performance-light on your computer (especially your RAM) , compared to other website blockers.


Key Features⭐✨

1. CUSTOM BLOCKLIST 🚫🚫
You can make your own custom blocklist WITH NO LIMITS!!!!!! It is found on the extension popup, opened when clicking on the small icon in Google's extensions tab.

2. (NEW, HIGHLY REQUESTED) CUSTOM SCHEDULED BLOCKING 📅📅
Now, you finally have the ability to schedule what days/what time you would like the main blocked list to work. Found in the settings page, you can now turn on/off certain days and time to your choosing.

3. CUSTOM BLOCKPAGE & URL DIRECT 🖼️
You have the ability to make custom text on the WebBarrier's default blockpage OR you may use a custom link where blocked sites redirect to (note: to avoid errors, do not use websites in any of the blocklists as the custom URL). This is found in the settings page.

4. (NEW) CUSTOM PASSWORD 🔑
You have the ability now to set a password (in the settings) which can block users from deleting any website. Website still can be added, but not deleted. The main blocklist is the only list affected, focus mode list doesn't not use the password system.

5. FOCUS MODE 🕓
You may turn on/off focus mode which can be set for desired amount of time (up to 2 hours; may change in the future), which has its OWN blocklist. This is found also in the settings page.

6. CUSTOM THEMES 🎨
You can choose a theme for WebBarrier's popup for better visibility/looks. As of July 2024, the available themes are Dark, Tokyo Night, and Light (many more to come). This is found in the settings page.


CONTACT US ☎️📞

If any errors happen or if you have any questions, please email us at: [email protected]


Check our website at: webbarrier.org
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "WebBarrier: Free Website Blocker", "options_page": "options.html", "version": "0.1.9", "description": "A extentison that blocks any website for free!", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["Content.js"] } ], "background":{ "service_worker": "background.js" }, "icons": { "48": "assets/icontest.png", "128": "assets/icontest.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "Popup.html", "default_title": "WebBarrier" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs"]}
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How to download and manually install WebBarrier: Free Website Blocker extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download WebBarrier: Free Website Blocker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install WebBarrier: Free 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 WebBarrier: Free Website Blocker extension file

Select and download the WebBarrier: Free 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 WebBarrier: Free 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 WebBarrier: Free 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 WebBarrier: Free 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 WebBarrier: Free Website Blocker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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