Simplest website blocker, Stay focused and improve productivity. Stop procrastination once and for all!

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1.1.0
Update
February 8, 2020
Size
373KiB
Developer
podapp.io
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Users
793
Rating
4.46667 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Languages Support
English (United States)
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PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused) Extension

PoD(Price of Distraction) is the only chrome extension which could help you stay focused and improve your efficiency during pomodoro immediately. Yes. we said 'immediately'. Not like other extensions(e.g. StayFocusd) simply run as website blocker, PoD is much powerful:

- Simplest website blocker in Chrome Store
- Punish you for your distraction browsing
- Tell you which website takes most of your time, and comprehensive report of your browsing history analysis

4 simple steps to unleash your productivity:

- Download PoD(Price of Distraction)
- Add websites you want block
- Write down a secret (the secret will be revealed to your friends when you force terminate the focus timer)
- Start timer, keep focus for a 20 minutes pomodoro

You would found you won't touch the distractive websites anymore, not forced by PoD or any other extensions, but all by yourself.

Pomodoro® and The Pomodoro Technique® are trademarks of Francesco Cirillo. Marinara is not affiliated or associated with or endorsed by Pomodoro®, The Pomodoro Technique® or Francesco Cirillo.

Changelogs:

1.0.9:
- bug fix in site blocker
- enhanced as blocker for facebook
- enhanced as blocker for youtube
- enhanced as blocker for reddit

1.0.8:

- spell error fix
- improved package description, added \"simplest website blocker\"

1.0.7:
- bug fix in website blocker logic
- website blocker will not stop working in case of user waive

1.0.5:
- bug fix in punish email sending

1.0.4:
- added email punishment as a new feature compare to dayboard
- and it's a comprehensive website blocker now, not not only a site blocker

1.0.3:
- added performance chart as a new feature which Stayfocusd doesn't have

1.0.2:
- site blocker comes in to picture
- mock data with blocker for facebook, blocker for youtube, blocker for vk
- mock data also compatible with blcokerfor vk, blockerfor facebook, blockerfor youtube
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused)", "author": "podapp.io", "manifest_version": 2, "version": "1.1.0", "description": "Simplest website blocker, Stay focused and improve productivity. Stop procrastination once and for all!", "icons": { "32": "images/standard32.png", "128": "images/standard128.png", "512": "images/standard512.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "images/*.png", "images/*.svg", "fonts/*.ttf" ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": "images/standard512.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "page": "background.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://podapp.io/blocker*", "http://localhost:8080/blocker*" ], "js": [ "content_blocker.js" ] } ], "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs", "history", "idle" ], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://www.gstatic.com/ https://*.firebaseio.com https://www.googleapis.com; object-src 'self'", "externally_connectable": { "matches": [ "http://localhost:8080/*", "http://localhost:3000/*", "https://podapp.io/*" ] }}
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How to download and manually install PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused) extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused) 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 PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused) 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 PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused) extension file

Select and download the PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused) 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 PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused) 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 PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused) 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 PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused) 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 PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Elaine Thomas (ID: 00000070b0d37606) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/17/2023 I honestly love this, it keeps me as much on track as you can for an expert procrastinator. Also for those wanting like an alarm for when their timer ends, here's what I do. I have my youtube blocked during the timer so before I turn on the timer I have a song that I put on loop and when the timers on, the song doesn't play and when the timer is finished it will automatically start playing and you will know when it's your break :)

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Abdullah al mahi (ID: 0000006d9d62778f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/30/2022 So far so good \

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Nicholas Consuegra (ID: 000000fa90cc12f2) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 07/24/2022 It doesn't send emails when the timer is terminated and I can't even change the timer. Does anyone know how to fix?

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Saulo Rojas Carrera (ID: 0000003f66c02e13) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/23/2022 me ha gustado, pero me gustaría una opción ''infinita''.

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Isaiah Lawsom (ID: 000000a09916e814) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/25/2021 This app is the best extension that is focused on productivity. All the other web site blocking extensions usually come with some limit or caveat. However this one delivers all that is needed. I love the punishment or penalty of violating the timer, which is the only extension that offers something like this, at least, that's what I know from experience. A notification when the time is up would be ok, but at the same time, I like that there are no notifications. Once I get in the groove, I really don't need or want a notification to interrupt me. Thanks!