Stay focused in a world full of distractions.

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Version
2.8.0
Update
August 1, 2022
Size
752KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.75 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
Français
Nederlands
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Permissions
Notifications
ActiveTab
Storage
Tabs
Https://*/*
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking

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Distract Me Not Extension

Distract Me Not is a lightweight website blocker with a user friendly interface.

Features:

- Prevent access to a range of websites.
- Whitelist & blacklist mode.
- Custom page redirection.
- Display your custom message on blocked pages.
- Immediate closing of blocked tabs.
- Schedule blocking time.
- Export/Import websites lists.
- Protect your settings with a password.
- Unblock websites using a password.

(*) Most of features are optional & need to be enabled from the settings page.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "browser_specific_settings": { "gecko": { "id": {5f884915-160e-4276-a216-770a753a3abe}, "strict_min_version": "52.0" } }, "name": "__MSG_appName__", "version": "2.8.0", "default_locale": "en", "description": "__MSG_appDesc__", "icons": { "16": "icons/magnet-16.png", "32": "icons/magnet-32.png", "48": "icons/magnet-48.png", "64": "icons/magnet-64.png", "128": "icons/magnet-128.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": ["index.html"], "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icons/magnet-128.png", "default_popup": "index.html" }, "options_ui": { "page": "index.html#settings", "open_in_tab": true }, "background": { "page": "index.html#background" }, "author": "AXeL-dev", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/AXeL-dev/distract-me-not", "permissions": [ "notifications", "activeTab", "storage", "tabs", "https://*/*", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "", "contextMenus" ]}
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How to download and manually install Distract Me Not extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Distract Me Not 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 Distract Me Not extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Distract Me Not extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Distract Me Not extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Distract Me Not 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 Distract Me Not Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Distract Me Not extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Distract Me Not extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Distract Me Not 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 Distract Me Not 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 Distract Me Not extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Distract Me Not 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 Distract Me Not extension file

Select and download the Distract Me Not 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 Distract Me Not 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 Distract Me Not 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 Distract Me Not 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 Distract Me Not extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Chris Willcocks (ID: 000000eb791d9417) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/17/2023 This is much better than the more popular ones like BlockSite; it does its job without annoying you or getting in the way. Great work.

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Haxor heda (ID: 0000002f00e6bcbe) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/22/2023 Best and super fast, just add some name so everyone can find it easier, I couldnt find this extention just by search "Website blocker" or something like that. I had this on firefox thats why I could find it by its specific name.

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Gurjot Singh (ID: 0000002e841a2235) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/20/2022 wow. i am shocked and i loved this app very much . the developer is a god. this is best extension so far. btw i m atheist . hehehe but tbh i like the app very much

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The Judge (ID: 000000c62032bce6) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/01/2022 Worked fine until it started closing my school work tabs, like https://www.poetryfoundation.org and my school's website. Not sure what that's about

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nonetrix (ID: 000000605bdbcfcd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/28/2021 Does just what I needed it to and nothing more not much else to say