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Focus Tools

Block distracting websites and hide addictive UI elements on social media.

5.01 reviews~6 usersMusic & AudioBy Ilai Waimann
Free
Updated 2026-09-01

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Overview

I built Focus Tools for myself because I needed help staying focused — then figured, why not share it? Completely free, no ads, no tracking. Just a tool that does what it says. Block distracting websites and take control of your social media experience. Focus Tools lets you block any website — manually, by keyword, or using community-maintained blocklists. For popular social media sites, you can selectively hide distracting elements like feeds, recommendations, shorts, and comments without fully blocking the site. Key features: - Block any website by URL, domain, or keyword - Community blocklists for adult content, gambling, and misinformation (powered by StevenBlack/hosts) - Filter mode: hide specific UI elements on social media — feeds, reels, comments, sidebars, and more (40+ toggles across 7 platforms) - Three modes per site: Allow, Filter, or Block - Grayscale mode to make sites less appealing - Weekly schedule: automatically enable/disable blocking by day and time - Anti-impulse countdown timer that delays disabling — with optional confirmation step and timer freeze when the popup closes - Password lock to protect your settings and popup from being changed - Block the extensions page to prevent quick-disabling the extension - Custom redirect URL — send blocked sites to any page you choose - Motivational quotes on the blocked page to keep you inspired Available in 12 languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and auto-detect — with full RTL support for Arabic and Hebrew - All data stored locally — no accounts, no tracking, no data collection Works on Chrome, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers.

Pros

  • free
  • no account needed
  • AI-powered
  • customizable

Cons

  • Chrome-only

Who should use Focus Tools?

Pricing

Focus Tools is free. There is no paid tier to consider.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Focus Tools free?

Yes, Focus Tools is free to use.

Is Focus Tools safe to install?

Focus Tools is published by Ilai Waimann. As with any extension, review the permissions it requests before installing and remove it if you stop using it.

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