Focus Mode
Earn your free time
Block sites until you solve a puzzle or answer study questions. No scroll until you've earned it.
Trusted by 50k+ students
How it works
Pick sites to block, answer to unlock, enjoy your break
Three simple steps to turn procrastination into productivity
Pick Sites to Block
Choose the sites that steal your focus. Free: 3 sites. Paid: unlimited.
Answer to Unlock
Try to visit a blocked site and you'll solve a puzzle (Sudoku, Memory, Pattern) or answer a quick quiz from your own study material. Pass your customized threshold to unlock.
Enjoy Your Break
Passed the quiz or solved the puzzle? The site unlocks for 15 minutes to 24 hours — you choose. When time's up, study again to earn more time.
Why it works
Why Focus Mode actually works
Most blockers just frustrate you. Focus Mode ties screen time to learning. Every minute on TikTok is earned by solving a puzzle or answering questions from your own notes. Your brain starts associating breaks with achievement, not guilt.
"Study first. Scroll later."
Chrome Extension
Works directly in your browser. Install once, block distractions everywhere.
Your Own Material
Questions pulled from your uploaded notes and study tools. Study what matters.
Customisable Timer
Set unlock duration from 15 minutes to 24 hours. You're in control.
Block Any Site
Popular presets plus add any custom domain. Free: 3 sites. Paid: unlimited.
I used to waste 3+ hours on TikTok every day. Now I actually look forward to studying because it means I've earned my break. My grades went up a full letter.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does Focus Mode work on mobile?
Focus Mode uses a Chrome extension, so it works in Chrome on desktop. Mobile browsers don't support extensions yet. Many students find blocking on desktop alone significantly reduces distraction.
What if I need YouTube for a lecture?
You can temporarily pause Focus Mode or add exceptions. The goal is to reduce mindless scrolling, not block legitimate study resources.
How many questions do I need to answer to unlock?
You can customize the threshold and number of questions in your settings. By default it's 4 out of 5 correct. The quiz pulls questions from your own study material.
Which sites can I block?
Popular presets plus any custom domain. Free: 3 sites. Paid: unlimited.
Focus Mode
Ready to earn your screen time?
Pro includes unlimited blocked sites in Focus Mode. Install the Chrome extension, add your study material, and start blocking distractions.
Free: 3 sites • Paid: unlimited • Chrome extension required
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