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Final verdictĪll in all, BlockSite is an easy-to-use extension for Chrome and it works like a charm with desktops and smartphones alike. However, since SquidGuard is essentially a plugin for proxy-software Squid – no Squid, no SquidGuard. If your computer runs on Linux and you enjoy tinkering with the technical stuff, a SquidGuard could be a good choice for you. One of the best ones is Freedom and it offers its suite of distraction-blocking tools for a couple of bucks per month.Īnother awesome alternative to BlockSite is Cold Turkey and it can block pretty much anything including specific sites, complete internet, or complete internet apart from a couple of sites – you can even block Google searches, leaving yourself with no place for procrastination. Since the BlockSite app is still new on iPhone, if you’re using one you’ll probably want to go with some of their competitors whose web filtering apps have supported iOS from the start.

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Paid plans come with premium support, but it isn’t specified in which ways it’s superior to free support. Since their support email address is available on the offal site, you can seek help there as well and hope for a swift response.

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When it comes to customer support, BlockSite offers a FAQ page with short answers to most common questions and concerns, and a support ticketing system that looks like some sort of quiz which consists of choosing/filling in answers to a series of questions and entering your email address in the end. You can even import a list of sites you want to be blocked – however, since the limit is three sites with freemium edition there’s little point in doing so.Īs an alternative to blacklisting, you have an option to create a whitelist which is an opposite approach that includes adding allowed sites to the list and blocking everything else.Īll in all, using BlockSite is as user-friendly as it can get and even a total non-techie will understand how everything works in a couple of minutes. To get a site blocked, copy its address/ URL into the only section you can, hit enter, and congratulations - it’s on your blocklist. You’ll even get suggestions about the sites you’ll want to block based on the experiences of users with similar goals.īlock Sites' user interface (UI) is incredibly intuitive and simple to us – you’ll even get a short tutorial showing you how everything on the UI works. Once you start your freemium plan you’ll be prompted to personalize it by providing BlockSite with a few pieces of information about your motives for choosing their web filter. (Image credit: BlockSite) Interface and ease of use

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Also, freemium excludes features such as password protection, custom block pages, and blocking by keyword, category, and such. We should also note that while with paid plans you’re free to block as many sites as your heart desires, with the free edition, you’ll have to settle with blocking up to three sites. Thanks to uninstalling prevention no one can remove apps from your devices behind your back and with the site redirect feature you can surprise yourself with something like a cute cat picture every time you try to indulge in procrastination. With password protection, you can keep yourself from simply removing sites from your blocklist and giving up on productivity. And if you feel creative, you can even customize your blocked page and give them a unique twist. Other noteworthy features include the “Stay Focused” extension and “Focus Mode”, both of which will allow you to set a timer throughout the day at times planned for doing some serious work or studying – so, no need for testing your willpower.Īnd if you’re worried about adult content, BlockSite features a built-in adult blocker that blacklists all known adult sites by default and makes sure you don’t stray into unsuitable web surroundings.Īlso, you can set up your own daily schedules and choose days and times when you’ll be allowed to access specific sites and apps. While this may seem like a small quality-of-life feature, it can save you both time and energy. One of BlockSite’s main highlights is the sync feature that allows its users to sync multiple devices (desktop and mobile), which means you can add the sites you want to be blocked on one of your devices and this will apply across all of them. While BlockSite is nothing short of features, to get the most of their product you’ll want to go with one of their so-called unlimited plans.

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