LeechBlock NG

LeechBlock NG

LeechBlock NG is a simple productivity tool designed to block those time-wasting sites that can suck the life out of your working day. All you need to do is specify which sites to block and when to block them.

What is LeechBlock NG?
"LeechBlock NG" is a free Firefox add-on that aids productivity by allowing users to block distractions. This tool blocks specific websites during certain time periods, or after a user-set time limit, to help users better manage their time. It features multiple functions like immediate site lockdown, options access control, delayed access, and the ability to block a range of sites using wildcards.
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Stats
Version: 1.6.4 (Last updated: 2024-04-03)
Creation date: 2017-10-22
Weekly download count: 1,258
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • downloads
  • history
  • menus
  • storage
  • tabs
  • unlimitedStorage
  • webNavigation
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 425.47K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Summary

LeechBlock NG (Next Generation) is a simple free productivity tool designed to block those time-wasting sites that can suck the life out of your working day. (You know: the ones that rhyme with 'Blue Cube', 'Space Hook', 'Sticky Media', 'Quitter', and the like.) All you need to do is specify which sites to block and when to block them.

You can specify up to 30 sets of sites to block, with different times and days for each set. You can block sites within fixed time periods (e.g., between 9am and 5pm), after a time limit (e.g., allow up to 10 minutes in every hour), or with a combination of time periods and time limit (e.g., allow up to 10 minutes in every hour between 9am and 5pm).

Additional features:

  • Lockdown: Block sites immediately for a specified duration.
  • Access control: Set a password or random access code for the options page, to slow you down in moments of weakness!
  • Delaying: Set a countdown to delay access to sites instead of completely blocking them.
  • Wildcards: Block a range of sites (e.g., *.somesite.com).
  • Exceptions: Whitelist sites you don't want to be blocked (e.g., +allowedsite.com).
  • Keywords: Block or allow sites based on keywords (e.g., ~badword).
Version history: https://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/version-history/

Documentation: https://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/documentation/

Usage examples: https://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/examples/

Permissions: https://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/faq/permissions/

Frequently asked questions: https://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/faq/

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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
  • Helps to avoid distractions
  • Configurable and well-organized
  • Excellent at blocking websites
  • Useful for staying focused
  • Feature rich
Cons
  • Becomes unusable on mobile
  • Not as effective with certain websites (e.g. pornhub)
  • May cause Firefox to become unresponsive with a large number of tabs open
  • Time block feature is not optional
Most mentioned
  • Blocks distracting websites
  • Configurability
  • Effectiveness in staying focused
  • Unusability on mobile
  • Unresponsiveness with multiple tabs
Recent reviews
by Sacnam, 2024-04-25

by Sacnam, 2024-04-25

My man James is a lifesaver actually and deserves so much credit, still figuring it all out but BOY has this saved my skin many a work day over these past few years
by Edenly, 2024-04-24
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Safety
Risk impact

LeechBlock NG 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 LeechBlock NG if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

LeechBlock NG has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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