Block Distractions, Not Your Productivity
Chronoid's built-in website blocker helps you stay focused by blocking distracting sites on your Mac. Create searchable domain rules, set schedules, use temporary disable controls, and let Chronoid suggest domains you may want to block.
How Website Blocking Works
Add Sites to Block List
Start from predefined distraction categories or add searchable domain rules with exact, contains, starts-with, ends-with, or regex matching.
Set Schedules or Activate Manually
Schedule blocking by start time, end time, and weekdays, or activate it manually when you need to focus. Temporarily disable it for 1 minute, 15 minutes, 1 hour, or the rest of today.
Stay Focused
When blocking is active, Chronoid uses its privileged helper for system-level hosts/DNS blocking and shows a redesigned blocked-site page when you hit a blocked domain.
Key Benefits
Block Social Media
Pick from predefined distraction categories and add the specific social, news, video, or forum domains that pull you away from focused work.
Custom Block Lists
Build domain rules with exact, contains, starts-with, ends-with, or regex matching, and combine rules with nested AND/OR conditions when you need precision.
Scheduled Blocking
Set automatic blocking schedules by start time, end time, and weekdays, then override manually or pause blocking temporarily when needed.
Pomodoro Integration
Toggle or enable the blocker from Chronoid, the menu bar, or Apple Shortcuts through Chronoid's web blocker App Intents.
See the Impact on Your Productivity
Chronoid's website blocker works alongside automatic time tracking. Review whether blocking windows line up with focused work, and tune your rules as your habits change.
- ✓Compare focused work periods against the times when blocking was active
- ✓Use schedules and manual overrides to match real work patterns
- ✓Review suggested domains Chronoid noticed you visiting repeatedly
- ✓Keep ignored suggestion domains searchable and adjustable
Example focus summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Which browsers does the website blocker work with?
Chronoid's website blocker uses a privileged helper for system-level hosts/DNS blocking, so it applies to normal browser traffic that resolves through macOS networking rather than a single browser extension.
Can I bypass the blocker if I really need to access a site?
Yes, you have full control. You can temporarily disable blocking for 1 minute, 15 minutes, 1 hour, or the rest of today, or remove specific domains from your rules when needed.
Does website blocking work with the Pomodoro timer?
Website blocking and Pomodoro are part of the same focus toolkit in Chronoid. You can use the blocker during focus sessions and control it manually, from the menu bar, or through Shortcuts.
Is the website blocker included in the free version?
No. The website blocker is a paid feature with upgrade prompts. The free trial lets you evaluate Chronoid before buying.
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