Stay focused & improve productivity. Easily block any distracting and unproductive searches. Stop procrastination once and for all!
Blocked Search Extension
Example, you often need to search stackoverflow on google while debugging a problem. Just add the word stackoverflow on allowed searches. If you don't include the word stackoverflow on your google search, , e.g., css id not matching, this Blocked Search extension will block the search's results, you might be googling funny cats or latest gadgets instinctively! This extension will block that unproductive search and will only allow searches that pertains to stackoverflow, or other words or phrases added to the extension. To allow your search, you must search, e.g., stackoverflow css id not matching.
Stay focused & improve productivity. Easily block any distracting and unproductive searches. Stop procrastination once and for all!
2.1.1
FIX: Exclude picture checkbox should be hidden when unblock search timer is set
2.1.0
NEW: It is now allowed to exclude the first picture when randomizing lockdown pictures
UPDATE: Upgraded to manifest v3
2.0.0 NEW: Selecting the allowed word/phrase from the pop-up will search the word/phrase in new tab
1.0.1 HOTFIX: Numeric and alphanumeric was not working, e.g., 5700, 5700U. This is fixed now, numeric and alphanumeric are allowed to be searched
1.0.0: Search is now working for non-English searches
0.13.1: Word parser bugfixes:
* \"spider-man\" search should not match the \"spider\" in the storage
* \"c#\" search should not match the \"c\" in the storage
* \"asp.net\" search should not matches the \"asp\" in the storage
0.13.0: Pictures can now be dragged and dropped to lockdown pictures. Improved word parser, e.g., \".net\" is distinguished from \"net\".
0.11.2: Bugfix: Corrected search's word parser.
0.11.1: Bugfix: When in unblocked mode, clicking any part of the popup window with Block Search button, blocks the search. Blocking should only happen when user click the Block Search button, not the area surrounding it. Made a fix, blocking happens only when user clicks the Block Search button
0.11.0: Added help link. User is informed when the picture added is not an image.
0.10.1: Bugfix, next and back button for lockdown slides should not appear when there is only one picture. Made a fix.
0.10: Search can be unblocked for a period of time, default is 10 minutes, this can be changed by the user
0.9: Pictures uploaded by the user will be shown when search is in lockdown mode. User can upload inspiring pictures, or any pictures that can instill discipline to himself/herself
0.8.1: Bugfix for lockdown mode
0.8: Added lockdown mode
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Blocked Search extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Blocked Search 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 Blocked Search extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Blocked Search extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Blocked Search extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Blocked Search 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 Blocked Search Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Blocked Search extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Blocked Search extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Blocked Search 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 Blocked Search 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 Blocked Search extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Blocked Search 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 Blocked Search extension file
Select and download the Blocked Search 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 Blocked Search 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 Blocked Search 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 Blocked Search 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 Blocked Search extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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