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Hold - Mindful Website Blocking

by Alex Wright (alexwmw) · Functionality & UI
FeaturedManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Stay Focused & Mindful of Your Browsing.

Users
765
+21 in 30 days
Rating
4.2 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
27
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#36K
#30K among extensions
Version
3.0.0
updated 26 May 2026

Users

monthly, 3 years
20410799Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 765 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
01427Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 27 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 Hold - Mindful Website Blocking

Hold (formerly Time Out) helps you build a healthier relationship with distracting websites. Instead of aggressively blocking websites or locking you out completely, Hold encourages a moment of pause before you continue browsing – helping you stay intentional, focused, and in control. Whether you're working, studying, or simply trying to scroll less mindlessly, Hold gives you a calmer, more sustainable way to manage distractions online. Features ✅ Mindful Website Blocking Block distracting websites and create space to focus on what matters. ✅ Pause Before You Browse When visiting a blocked site, Hold asks you to pause briefly before continuing – helping break the autopilot habit. ✅ Stay in Control No harsh lockouts or frustrating restrictions. You always choose what happens next. ✅ Build Better Browsing Habits Small moments of reflection can lead to healthier, more intentional online behaviour over time. ✅ Custom Schedules Create your own blocking schedules for work, study, evenings, or whenever you want fewer distractions. ✅ Designed to Reduce Frustration Traditional blockers often get disabled out of annoyance. Hold takes a gentler approach that’s easier to stick with long-term. Take control of your attention with Hold – a calmer, more intentional way to browse the web.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−11−1.4%00.00
30 days+21+2.8%+10.00
6 months+3+0.4%+6−0.48
1 year+121+18.8%+11−0.37

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Hold - Mindful Website Blocking appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
hold#10
website blocker#46+10

Version history

5 versions recorded
3.0.023 May 2026
2.1.019 Feb 2025
2.0.130 Oct 2023
1.011 Aug 2021
0.33 Jul 2021

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
3 Jul 2021
Size
3.8 MB
Languages
en-GB
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 2, likelihood 1
Permissions
storagetabscontextMenusalarms

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