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SiteBlock Chrome Extension Analysis

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Chrome extension ID: pfglnpdpgmecffbejlfgpnebopinlclj

SiteBlock is a Chrome extension that allows users to create a custom list of websites to block. It functions as a simple utility to restrict access to distracting URLs via the extension's options menu.

Developer:Costa
Version:0.3.1
Size:12.12KiB
Last updated:

Overview

Installs

70K+

Rating

4.3

928 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The product is positioned as a barrier to discourage procrastination by blocking unrelated websites. It focuses on helping users stay on task by removing digital distractions.

Inferred product pattern

Simple, lightweight utility for website restriction to aid focus.

Review-backed pain points

Users find it tedious to add sites manually through the settings menu rather than having a one-click block button for the active tab. Some users reported the extension stopped working or experienced data loss where block lists were reset.

Observed feature gaps

Lack of a quick-block button for the current page, absence of time-based scheduling or daily limits, and inability to block embedded URLs (e.g., ad-scripts).

Tags
Website BlockerProductivity ToolFocus AssistantAnti-Procrastination
Target users

- Students

- Remote workers

- Professionals

- People with internet addiction

Primary use cases

- Preventing procrastination during work or study

- Breaking bad habits like excessive social media scrolling

- Creating a focused browsing environment

Positive themes

- Effective for breaking habits

- Helpful for reducing time on sites like Reddit

Negative themes

- Poor user experience for adding sites

- Intermittent functionality issues

- Lack of scheduling features

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- No pricing friction observed; the tool appears to be free.

Evidence boundary: Analyzed store listing and 11 user reviews highlighting usability issues and reliability concerns. Review samples include very old entries which may not reflect the current state of the software.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No direct support communication mentioned, but frustration exists regarding the lack of UX updates.

Reliability

Reports of the extension becoming 'dead' or failing to block sites, as well as instances of user data being overwritten.

Privacy

No privacy or security complaints observed.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 1

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Developer contact

Store metadata

- Version: 0.3.1

- Size: 12.12KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

website blockerblock distracting websiteschrome extension for focus

Comparison

best site blocker for chromeSiteBlock vs focus extensions

Problem

stop procrastinatingblock reddit on chromestop visiting distracting sites

Alternative

site blocker alternativeswebsite restriction tool

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Screenshots

SiteBlock screenshot

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