Who should use FocusBlocker (New)?

FocusBlocker (New) is a consumer product built for people who want to focus while working or studying.

Does FocusBlocker (New) have a free plan?

Yes — FocusBlocker (New) is free to use.

What platforms does FocusBlocker (New) run on?

FocusBlocker (New) runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Is FocusBlocker (New) still maintained?

Unverified. FocusBlocker (New) has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to FocusBlocker (New)?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Facebook Blocker, FocusBox, and Website Blocker.

Who makes FocusBlocker (New)?

FocusBlocker (New) is developed by Shing Lyu.

When did FocusBlocker (New) launch?

FocusBlocker (New) first shipped in 2017.

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FocusBlocker (New)

Name: FocusBlocker (New)
Author: Shing Lyu

mozilla.orgFocus & Pomodoro timers

FocusBlocker is a Firefox extension that blocks selected websites for a specified period and provides soft reminders when users browse them too long. It supports flexible, user-triggered focus sessions rather than fixed schedules.

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Overview

5 features

FocusBlocker (New) sits in PulseGate's Focus & Pomodoro timers category. It focuses on reducing distractions from time-wasting websites during flexible work or study sessions. FocusBlocker (New) is a consumer product aimed at people who want to focus while working or studying. It is available for free. It ships for the web and embeddable surfaces.

It is developed by Shing Lyu, and it first shipped in 2017. Key capabilities include timed website blocking, website selection, and soft reminders. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Timed website blocking
Website selection
Soft reminders
Focus sessions
Browser notifications

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddable

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed14 Sep · 23:54 UTC
FocusBlocker (New) verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about FocusBlocker (New)

What does FocusBlocker (New) do?: FocusBlocker (New) focuses on reducing distractions from time-wasting websites during flexible work or study sessions. It is catalogued under Focus & Pomodoro timers on PulseGate.
Who should use FocusBlocker (New)?: FocusBlocker (New) is a consumer product built for people who want to focus while working or studying.
Does FocusBlocker (New) have a free plan?: Yes — FocusBlocker (New) is free to use.
What platforms does FocusBlocker (New) run on?: FocusBlocker (New) runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is FocusBlocker (New) still maintained?: Unverified. FocusBlocker (New) has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to FocusBlocker (New)?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Facebook Blocker, FocusBox, and Website Blocker.Facebook Blocker FocusBox Website Blocker
Who makes FocusBlocker (New)?: FocusBlocker (New) is developed by Shing Lyu.
When did FocusBlocker (New) launch?: FocusBlocker (New) first shipped in 2017.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
First seen: 14 Sep 2026
Built for: people who want to focus while working or studying
Model: B2C
Solves: Reducing distractions from time-wasting websites during flexible work or study sessions.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: focusblocker-new

Developer

Shing Lyu

Index record

Indexed: 14 Sep 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sep 2026
Last seen: 14 Sep 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: focusblocker-new-mozilla-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 14 Sep 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 14 Sep 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 14 Sep 2026
Canonical URL: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/focusblocker-new

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