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Forest
Blocks distracting sites while you focus.
3.81,400 reviews~800K+ usersEducationBy Seekrtech
Freemium
Reviewed by the Single Tab Browser editorial teamLast tested 2026-05-02Forest screenshots
Overview
Forest blocks a blocklist of distracting sites for a set period, growing a virtual tree that dies if you leave. It syncs with the mobile app so a single focus session covers phone and browser.
Forest is an education Chrome extension from Seekrtech with roughly 800K users on the Chrome Web Store. It holds a 3.8-star average across 1K ratings, which puts it in the middle of the pack. Pricing is freemium, listed at From $1.99.
Forest blocks a blocklist of distracting sites for a set period, growing a virtual tree that dies if you leave. It syncs with the mobile app so a single focus session covers phone and browser.
The trade-off is the usual one for an freemium extension: the free tier gets you the core feature and the paid tier unlocks the parts most people eventually want. With 800K users, complaints and fixes surface quickly, so check the review notes below before installing it alongside other education extensions.
How to install and set up Forest
- 1Open the Chrome Web Store listing for Forest and click Add to Chrome, then Add extension.
- 2Pin the icon: click the puzzle-piece button in Chrome's toolbar, find it in the list and click the pin so it stays visible.
- 3Open the extension once and walk through its first-run screen — a education extension usually asks which sites it may act on.
- 4Test it on a page you know well before relying on it for daily work.
- 5To remove it later, right-click the toolbar icon and choose Remove from Chrome, or use chrome://extensions.
Key features
Forest blocks a blocklist of distracting sites for a set per
Forest blocks a blocklist of distracting sites for a set period, growing a virtual tree that dies if you leave.
It syncs with the mobile app so a single focus session cover
It syncs with the mobile app so a single focus session covers phone and browser.
Pros
- Syncs across devices
Who should use Forest?
Students who need a light-touch commitment device during study blocks.
Pricing
Forest is freemium — From $1.99. The free tier is usable for evaluation; compare paid tiers before committing a team.
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View ExtensionFrequently asked questions
Is Forest free?
It is a freemium extension with a listed price of From $1.99. The free tier covers the core feature; paid tiers unlock the rest.
How many people use Forest?
Roughly 800K Chrome users have it installed, and it holds a 3.8-star average from 1K ratings.
Is Forest safe to install?
Forest is published on the official Chrome Web Store by Seekrtech, so it passes Google's review. Check the permissions it asks for on install and prefer the store listing over third-party mirrors.
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