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Block Site Ex

(101 reviews)
20,000 users
Updated February 19, 2025
productivity/workflowchromeVersion 2.4.1
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Description

Block Site Ex - website blocker. Set up a PIN code and flexible schedule.

Extension Rankings

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Ranking Summary

#5,533

Overall Rank

#4,784

Extension Rank

#7

"Block" Keyword

#114

"Website Usage." Keyword

#114

"Website Usage" Keyword

#7

"Website Blocker" Keyword

#240

"Website" Keyword

#182

"Web Page" Keyword

#268

"Usage" Keyword

#221

"Toolbar" Keyword

#252

"Stay" Keyword

#163

"Take" Keyword

#210

"Setup" Keyword

#287

"Solution" Keyword

#4

"Site" Keyword

#192

"Schedule" Keyword

#61

"Rest" Keyword

#201

"Protect" Keyword

#227

"Permission" Keyword

#110

"Family" Keyword

#202

"Experience" Keyword

#110

"Enjoy" Keyword

#148

"Child" Keyword

#2,091

Featured Rank

0

Review Summary

Users find Block Site Ex highly effective for blocking distracting sites and improving productivity, praising its ad-free experience and selective blocking capabilities. The extension's PIN protection adds a useful layer of control. However, multiple users report that it only blocks exact URLs, failing when additional URL paths are present. Some experienced functionality issues on certain websites, and there are concerns about password input not being masked. Overall, the extension is well-regarded for helping users stay focused despite a few functional limitations.

Pros

  • Effectively blocks distracting websites, helping users stay focused and productive
  • Ad-free experience enhancing user comfort
  • Allows selective blocking of entire websites or specific URLs
  • Provides password/PIN protection feature to prevent unauthorized unblocking
  • Easy to use and integrates well with Chrome

Cons

  • Only blocks exact URLs; it fails to block pages with additional paths or variations, limiting effectiveness
  • Does not work consistently on some websites, e.g., 'x.com'
  • Password input lacks masking, leading to privacy concerns during entry

Permissions

This extension can:

  • alarms
  • storage
  • scripting
  • declarativeNetRequest

This extension can access:

  • <all_urls>

Additional Information

Version

2.4.1

Updated

February 19, 2025

Size

0.38 MB

Languages

idmsdeenen-GBen-USfilfrswnlnovitrcadaeteses-419hritlvlthuplpt-BRpt-PTroskslfisvcselsrbgruukiwfamrhibngutatekn-INmltham-ETarzh-CNzh-TWjako

Developer Information

AuthorBlock Site Ex
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