Site Blocker for Productivity, Parental Control, and Addiction Management: Protect Your Online Access with FocusShield

Latest Version

Version
1.0.3
Update
June 13, 2023
Size
275KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000,000+
Rating
4.1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Bahasa Indonesia
Bahasa Melayu
Deutsch
English
English (UK)
English (United States)
Filipino
Français
Kiswahili
Nederlands
Norsk
Tiếng Việt
Türkçe
Català
Dansk
Eesti
Español
Español (Latinoamérica)
Hrvatski
Italiano
Latviešu
Lietuvių
Magyar
Polski
Português (Brasil)
Português (Portugal)
Română
Slovenský
Slovenščina
Suomi
Svenska
čeština
Ελληνικά
Српски
български
русский
українська
עברית
فارسی‎
मराठी
हिन्दी
বাংলা
ગુજરાતી
தமிழ்
తెలుగు
ಕನ್ನಡ
മലയാളം
ไทย
አማርኛ
‫العربية
中文 (简体)
中文 (繁體)
日本語
한국어
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Permissions
Storage
Scripting
DeclarativeNetRequest
Alarms
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FocusShield Extension

FocusShield is a powerful browser extension that helps you take control of your online access and boost your productivity. With its password-protect feature, you can easily block access to distracting websites, inappropriate content, and time-wasting online services, making it an ideal tool for:

- Parents who want to protect their children from harmful online content
- Employers who want to maximize their employees' productivity by blocking distracting websites during work hours
- Students who want to minimize distractions and focus on their studies
- Individuals who struggle with online addiction and want to limit their access to certain websites
- Privacy-conscious users who want to protect their sensitive data from prying eyes

Some of the key features of FocusShield include:
- Password-protect: Set up a password (PIN code) to block access to specific websites or online services, ensuring that only authorized users can access them.
- The flexible timetable feature of FocusShield allows you to set a schedule for when access to certain websites or online services is password-protected. This feature is useful for employers, parents, and students who want to customize their level of protection based on specific time periods.

Overall, FocusShield is a versatile and easy-to-use site blocker that can help you achieve your goals and take control of your online habits. Whether you're a parent, employer, student, or individual user, it's a valuable tool for managing your online access and staying focused and productive.
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"author":"__MSG_extName__",
"background":{"service_worker":"js/background.js"},
"action":{"default_icon":{"300":"icons/icon300.png",
"128":"icons/icon128.png",
"48":"icons/icon48.png",
"16":"icons/icon16.png"},
"default_title":"__MSG_extName__",
"default_popup":"html/popup.html"},
"icons":{"300":"icons/icon300.png",
"128":"icons/icon128.png",
"48":"icons/icon48.png",
"16":"icons/icon16.png"},
"default_locale":"en",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"__MSG_extName__",
"options_page":"html/access.html",
"description":"__MSG_extShortDesc__",
"permissions":["storage",
"scripting",
"declarativeNetRequest",
"alarms"],
"minimum_chrome_version":"88.0",
"host_permissions":[""],
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["images/*",
"css/block.css",
"css/files/*"],
"matches":[""]}],
"version":"1.0.3"}
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How to download and manually install FocusShield extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install FocusShield 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 FocusShield extension file

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

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User reviews

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Familia Otaku (ID: 000000fdb57e9427) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/17/2023 Realiza o que promete mas infelizmente eu quero bloquear o navegador e não só um site.

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Shlok Katiyar (ID: 000000793964d5db) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/14/2023 perfect for preventing social media sites during working on the net

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elvishchicken21 (ID: 000000c4adec3580) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/07/2023 bs does not block anything

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Nick Name (ID: 00000000630abeb8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/15/2023 Macht genau das, was es soll und auch nur das! Blockiert Seiten und versperrt den Zugriff sowohl auf die Seite, als auch auf die Optionsseite mit einem Passwort.

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Jazzroutine (ID: 000000292071204a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/16/2023 In any mode it doesn't blocks anything!