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Impulse – Website Blocker, Screen Time & Focus Control

FeaturedEstablished publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Block distractions, set smart limits, and control impulsive browsing with focus tools designed to stop quick overrides and cheating.

Users
10K
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.6 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
32
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#8,330
#7,089 among extensions
Version
3.8.2
updated 4 Sep 2026

Users

monthly, 3 years
05,00010KMar 2024Jul 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 10,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
03263Mar 2024Jul 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 32 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 Impulse – Website Blocker, Screen Time & Focus Control

IImpulse – Website Blocker, Focus Timer & Screen Time Control Block distractions, set smart limits, run deep focus sessions, and stay accountable — with friction that actually holds when willpower doesn't. Struggling to stay focused or losing hours to endless browsing? Most blockers fail the moment you really want to cheat: one click and you're back on the site. Impulse is different. It lets you choose HOW HARD it is to break your own rules — from a gentle nudge, to physical friction with your phone, to a trusted person holding the key. Unlike traditional blockers, Impulse doesn't just block websites. It builds conscious friction that helps you form real focus habits. 🔒 THREE LEVELS OF WILLPOWER — you decide how strict Every block and limit can be set to a difficulty level, so the barrier matches how serious you are: • Easy — a mindful pause and confirmation. Perfect for building awareness. • 📱 Physical — to unlock, you must physically scan an NFC tag with Impulse App Put the tag in another room, a drawer, anywhere inconvenient. The friction is real and in the real world — no more mindless bypassing. • 👤 Hard (Supervision Mode) — a trusted person becomes your accountability partner. Unlocking requires a verification code that ONLY they receive by email. You literally can't do it alone. No impulsive escapes. This is what makes Impulse work when everything else fails. 🔑 CORE FEATURES 🔒 Strict Website Blocking Block distracting sites during work or study. Active blocks can't be bypassed — and with Physical or Hard difficulty, "just this once" isn't an option. ⏱ Time & Visit Limits Set daily limits for how long or how often you can open a site. Get warnings as you approach the limit, not just when it's too late. 🔥 Focus Sessions (Single-Tab Mode) Lock yourself into one tab and stay fully immersed. Switching tabs requires conscious confirmation. Add a timer to turn it into a structured focus sprint. 👥 Focus Groups (Accountability Mode) Join public challenges or create private groups with friends and family. Share focus rules, track progress together, and stay accountable as a team. 📊 Screen Time Tracking See exactly how much time you spend on each website. Your usage data is stored locally on your device. 🧠 Mindful Friction Tools Anti-scroll breaks, confirmation screens, usage warnings, and impulse countdowns — all designed to interrupt automatic, impulsive browsing. 🚀 Guided Setup Step-by-step wizards help you create your first blocks and limits in seconds — no configuration headaches. 💡 WHY IMPULSE Most website blockers rely on a single, easily-bypassed restriction. Impulse gives you a full spectrum of control: • Use Easy limits for balanced, everyday control. • Use Focus Sessions to kill multitasking. • Use Physical (NFC) blocks when willpower alone isn't enough. • Use Hard / Supervision Mode when access simply cannot be an option. • Use Groups to stay accountable with people you trust. Choose the exact level of friction you need — and change it whenever you're ready to go stricter. 🛡 PRIVACY FIRST Your screen-time data stays on your device. No selling your data, no ad tracking. Free to use, with no account required to get started. Install Impulse and take real control of your online focus.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days0+0.0%00.00
6 months+9,080+987.0%+3−0.03
1 year+9,173+1109.2%+4+0.02

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Impulse – Website Blocker, Screen Time & Focus Control appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
screen time#48+2

Version history

51 versions recorded
3.8.24 Aug 2026
3.8.130 Jul 2026
3.8.022 Jul 2026
3.7.07 May 2026
3.6.04 May 2026
3.5.124 Mar 2026
3.5.021 Mar 2026
3.4.015 Mar 2026

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
26 Mar 2024
Size
732 KB
Languages
de, en, es, fr
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
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Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 1
Permissions
tabsstoragewebNavigationalarmswindowstabGroupsnotificationsidle
Site access
<all_urls>https://qsuzixmislcfmraskuzs.supabase.co/*
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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