News Blocker

by johnsmithbenben · Tools

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 21 Oct 2026

Blocks access to news websites with a calming and styled screen.

Users

0 in 30 days

Rating

0.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#206K

#172K among extensions

Version

1.0

updated 11 Jul 2025

Users

monthly, 16 months

Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 10 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 16 months

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

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About News Blocker

🧠 News Blocker – Peace of Mind Online Overwhelmed by the constant news cycle? Take back control. News Blocker is a simple yet powerful Chrome extension that helps you avoid distracting or stressful news websites so you can focus on what matters most. Instead of loading the site, you’ll see a calming message encouraging you to take a break — in your own language. Give your brain a break. Install News Blocker and breathe. 🌟 Key Features: 🚫 Blocks major news sites (Israel + global) 🌍 Multi-language support (English, Hebrew, Arabic, Spanish, French) 🎨 Clean, modern design with smooth animation 🧘 Encourages intentional web use and mental well-being 🔓 Easy override button if you choose to continue ✅ Lightweight. Respectful. Fully local. No tracking, no ads. Make your online time more peaceful — one blocked headline at a time. 🔧 Built with ❤️ by @navehbenben 🌍 GitHub: github.com/navehbenben/news_blocker