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PawBlock

dannyguo.comFocus & Pomodoro timers

No liveness check has reached it yet; it is registered on GitHub and has been in the index since 9 Oct 2026. How this is checked

PawBlock is a Chrome and Firefox browser extension that blocks user-selected distracting websites. It helps people interrupt habitual browsing during work or study sessions, using animal reactions when blocked sites are visited.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeMITWeb
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23stars
5forks
7features
2017since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Reducing reflexive visits to distracting websites while working or studying.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: people who want to improve focus while working or studying

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: MIT · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: pawblock.dannyguo.com · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Focus & Pomodoro timers space, PawBlock takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on reducing reflexive visits to distracting websites while working or studying. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for people who want to improve focus while working or studying. Basis unknown · not verified: PawBlock costs nothing to use. Basis unknown · not verified: PawBlock is available on the web.

Behind PawBlock is Danny Guo, and it first shipped in 2017. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 23 stars. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are site blocking, custom blocklist, and blocked-site messages.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Site blocking
  • Custom blocklist
  • Blocked-site messages
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • No tracking

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
website-blockerfocus-toolbrowser-extensiondistraction-control

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Hosting
Netlify
Runs on
Browser
Detected from
Netlify
x-nf-request-id header

Trust & compliance

License
MIT
Public signals
HTTPSFree tierGitHub · ★ 23

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed8 Oct · 21:33 UTC
    Pawblock seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about PawBlock

What is PawBlock?
Inferred · not functionally tested: PawBlock focuses on reducing reflexive visits to distracting websites while working or studying. It is catalogued under Focus & Pomodoro timers on PulseGate.
Who should use PawBlock?
Inferred · not functionally tested: PawBlock is a consumer product built for people who want to improve focus while working or studying.
Does PawBlock have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — PawBlock is free to use.
What platforms does PawBlock run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: PawBlock runs on the web.
Is PawBlock still active?
Unverified. PawBlock 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 PawBlock?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Web Block, Distraction Block, and Website Blocker.Web BlockDistraction BlockWebsite Blocker
Who develops PawBlock?
PawBlock is developed by Danny Guo.
When did PawBlock launch?
PawBlock first shipped in 2017.

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