Improve focus and increase productivity by blocking distracting websites while working or studying.

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1.1.1
Update
November 3, 2020
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61.58KiB
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Users
101
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Focused Extension

Focused is an open-source, lightweight extension that helps you to improve focus and increase productivity by blocking distracting websites.

It's super simple to use. Just add distracting website domains to the blocked list once, and the extension will prevent you from visiting them. After work, you can turn off the focus mode and surf the internet without limitation.

A list of the blocked websites is being saved only in your Browser storage. Therefore only you have access to it.

Moreover, the software is an open-source project, meaning its source code is open to everyone, which is an assurance that your data is accessible only within your browser.

Source code of the project: https://github.com/dimimikadze/focused
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Focused", "description": "Improve focus and increase productivity by blocking distracting websites while working or studying.", "version": "1.1.1", "manifest_version": 2, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "static/icon16.png", "32": "static/icon32.png", "48": "static/icon48.png", "128": "static/icon128.png" } }, "permissions": ["storage", "tabs", "webNavigation"], "icons": { "16": "static/icon16.png", "32": "static/icon32.png", "48": "static/icon48.png", "128": "static/icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Focused extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Focused extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a 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 Focused Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install 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 Focused extension file

Select and download the 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 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 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 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 Focused extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Denys Grushchak (ID: 000000d2e9d03ae1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/07/2023 Simple but very helpful. Anyway I am missing a timer in this extension

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Salomeskv (ID: 0000001d374d9a33) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/27/2020 So simple yet so effective!

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levan dograshvili (ID: 000000e803c5d653) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/27/2020 App is Awesome and extremely helpful! Many thanks!

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Lizi Lezhava (ID: 000000ac7f9e9e03) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/15/2020 Focus is very helpful and works well! It has helped me to increase my productivity while studying. I definitely recommend it!