Distraction Blocker is a free Chrome extension developed by pedhac that aims to help users stay focused and boost productivity by blocking access to websites that can negatively consume their time. This handy tool automatically closes browser tabs of specified sites, preventing users from accessing them.

The idea behind Distraction Blocker came from the developer's personal experience of staying up until 4 am watching YouTube reels. With this extension, users can create a web blacklist by formulating their list of blocked sites in the options menu. By doing so, whenever a blocked site is entered into the browser, the tab is automatically closed, effectively removing the temptation to waste time on these distracting websites.

To ensure the effectiveness of Distraction Blocker, it is recommended to enable the extension in your browser and customize your web blacklist through the options menu. Additionally, you can also enable the extension to work in Incognito mode, preventing you from bypassing the blocker and maintaining your focus even when browsing privately.

Distraction Blocker is a simple yet effective tool for those looking to minimize distractions and maximize their productivity while browsing the web. Give it a try and take control of your online habits today.