BrainRot Blocker

by ilia.savin.business@gmail.com · Tools

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 21 Oct 2026

Hide Reels/Shorts surfaces on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook web with per-site pause controls.

Users

−4 in 30 days

Rating

0.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#170K

#142K among extensions

Version

0.1.0

updated 2 Mar 2026

Users

monthly, 8 months

Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 16 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 8 months

Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About BrainRot Blocker

BrainRot Blocker is a privacy-local browser extension that helps you stay focused by removing short-form distraction surfaces while keeping normal browsing and messaging usable. It blocks: Instagram Reels entry points and reel links YouTube Shorts entry points, shelves, and shorts links Facebook Reels entry points and reel links Built for real use, not lockout: Temporary 10-minute pause controls Focus sessions with strict mode Local mindful nudges based on scrolling/blocked-attempt patterns Daily tree + weekly forest progress visualization Local streak and focus metrics Privacy-first: No account required No backend required for core functionality No network interception Data stays in browser local storage Designed for people who want to keep useful platform features (messages, feed, normal videos) while reducing addictive short-form loops.