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Control — Block distracting sites

by kushagrachakravarti54 · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 20 Oct 2026

Take back control of your attention. Control is a structural block list for Chrome designed to break the cycle of mindless…

Users
6
+3 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#232K
#194K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 3 Jul 2026

Users

monthly, 4 months
036Jul 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 20 Oct 2026: 6 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 4 months
012Jul 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 20 Oct 2026: 2 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 Control — Block distracting sites

Take back control of your attention. Control is a structural block list for Chrome designed to break the cycle of mindless scrolling and impulsive website visits. Built around the core principle of a daily "free window", Control blocks selected websites at all times except for a customized period of your choosing. Key Features: 1. Daily Free Window: Restrict access to distracting sites to a single scheduled window (e.g. 10:30 PM – 11:00 PM). Focus is the default state; distraction is scheduled. 2. Commitment Modes: Choose between Testing, Serious, and Lockdown modes. Upgrading is instant, but relaxing settings or unblocking a site in Lockdown mode enforces a strict 24-hour delay. 3. Reason-Based Emergency Unlock: Need urgent access? Control evaluates your text request based on constructive heuristics. Mindless browsing requests are denied; valid work/study tasks are granted temporary access (5-10 minutes) while protecting your daily budget. 4. PIN Protection: Keep your configurations secure. Lock settings access behind a 6-digit PIN. If you forget your PIN, you must wait for your free window to bypass it. 5. Incognito Mode Enforcement: Guided setup helps you allow Control in incognito tabs, preventing the easiest bypass trick. 6. Polished Dark Aesthetic: Clean, responsive, premium dark-mode interface built to match the mobile application experience. Privacy Policy: * Fully Local: Control operates entirely within your browser. * Zero Tracking: No analytics, tracking pixels, or third-party tracking scripts. * No Server Storage: Your blocklist, schedule, and unlock logs are stored locally using chrome.storage.local. They never leave your device.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+20.0%00.00
30 days+3+100.0%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.0.03 Jul 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
3 Jul 2026
Size
80 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
gist.githubusercontent.com
Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagealarmsnotificationsdeclarativeNetRequesttabs
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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