Merlin
Impulse Blocker

Impulse Blocker

Block distracting websites. Just list the sites you want Impulse Blocker to pause or completely avoid.

What is Impulse Blocker?
'Impulse Blocker' is a Firefox add-on designed to keep your browsing focused and productive by blocking websites that cause distraction. Users simply list the sites to block for better control. The Impulse Blocker code is also open-source, inviting developers to customize and improve their user experience. A complete user guide is provided.
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By: raicem
Rating: 4.21 (281)
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2021-01-18)
Creation date: 2017-03-04
Weekly download count: 53
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 1.14M
URLs: Website
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Impulse Blocker makes it easy to block sites you want to avoid. For a full guide on how to use this extension, please visit:

https://blog.cemunalan.com.tr/2017/05/17/impulse-blocker-guide/

Impulse Blocker is completely open source. You can view the code here:

https://github.com/raicem/impulse-blocker

Thank you, Crote and pnokker, for your contributions!

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well to block sites
  • Easy to use and configure
  • Helps with staying focused and avoiding distractions
Cons
  • Compatibility issues
  • Does not automatically re-block sites after pause time
  • Confusing interface and functionality
Most mentioned
  • Works well to block sites
  • Does not automatically re-block sites after pause time
  • Easy to use and configure
  • Compatibility issues
Recent reviews
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Safety
Risk impact

Impulse Blocker is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Impulse Blocker if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Impulse Blocker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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