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Cold Turkey Blocker: Distraction Blocking Edge Extension
Cold Turkey Blocker is an essential Edge add-on designed to optimize productivity. This tool, along with the desktop software, temporarily blocks access to distracting sites and apps, helping you stay focused. Learn more on our detailed page.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
Rating: 4.60
(215)
Creation date: 2023-11-14
Permissions:
- nativeMessaging
- tabs
- management
- idle
- storage
- notifications
- alarms
Host permissions:
- *://getcoldturkey.com/*
Size: 207.58K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 501
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
User reviews
Pros
- Highly effective at blocking distractions and helping users focus
- Works well across multiple browsers and applications
- Free version is powerful and sufficient for most users
- Extremely helpful for individuals with self-control issues or ADHD
- Life-changing for many users in terms of productivity
Cons
- Can be easily disabled or bypassed in Microsoft Edge
- Some users reported that the extension is not functioning as expected on Edge
- Lacks features to automatically re-enable lock after being turned off
- New user interface issues reported post-updates
Most mentioned
- Effective distraction blocker
- Can be turned off on Microsoft Edge
- Free version is adequate for most users
- Helps improve productivity
- Life-changing for users with focus issues
User reviews
best thing that i got to boost my productivity
by Rivan, 2025-02-02
Good blocker, probably the best, I can finally get closer to christ
by Cheese, 2025-02-01
I must say, this extension was a life saver, my probelm was getting distracted with social media, i've tried many other tools, sadly wasn't too functional like "cold turket bloker" a trillion thank you to the developers, you have no idea how much this ext means to me.
by yasser, 2025-01-31
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Cold Turkey Blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Cold Turkey Blocker. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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