As many sites as you need
Three sites? Thirty? Block your whole distraction list. There’s no free-plan site limit.
YOUR ATTENTION. YOUR RULES.
Your blocker shouldn’t stop at 3 sites.
Or spy on you.
Block the distractions. Keep your privacy.
Unlimited website blocking, free forever.
No account, no ads, no tracking.
No account · No ads · No tracking · Works offline
Blockwell is live on the Chrome Web Store. Free, no account needed.
Blockwell Blocking is on
YOUR BLOCK LIST4 sites · unlimited space
youtube.com/shorts−
reddit.com−
x.com−
instagram.com/reels−
+ Add a website or path
Focus 25:00
Just you. Back in control.
A little less scroll.
A little more life.
A preview of your new boundaries.A little more life.
Unlimited means unlimited.Your list stays yours.Free stays free.
THE PROBLEM ISN’T YOUR WILLPOWER
Sound familiar?
You asked for a website blocker. Somehow, you got a whole new set of distractions.
“absolutely useless, you can only block 3 websites for free and everything else is locked behind a paywall.”
BlockSite review ↗19 Oct 2026
“constant popups for luna adblock”
StayFocusd review ↗13 Jun 2026
“Honestly, this was a great extension, till the blocked sites didn't work half the time.”
StayFocusd review ↗20 Oct 2026
“SPYWARE. Collects all your browser history and AI chats.”
StayFocusd review ↗18 Jun 2026
These are competitor reviews, not Blockwell testimonials. They reflect reviewers’ experiences and allegations, not independent findings. In our analysis of 339 1–3★ reviews of BlockSite and StayFocusd posted since Jan 2025: 128 mentioned paywalls, 68 ads/pop-ups, 66 blocks not working and 47 privacy. Categories overlap.
A SMALL TOOL. A SIMPLE IDEA.
Why we built
Blockwell.
We read 339 unhappy reviews of two of the biggest blockers. The same five complaints kept coming back: paywalls, pop-ups, unreliable blocks, privacy worries and broken updates.
A site blocker is a small thing. It shouldn’t need your browsing history, or a subscription just to block a fourth site. So we built the boring, reliable one. The kind that does its job, then gets out of your way.
OUR PROMISE. NO ASTERISK.
Free features never move
behind a paywall.
What’s free at 1.0 stays free in every update.
Pro only ever adds new things.
THE FREE PART IS THE WHOLE POINT
Everything you need to get back to it.
A proper website blocker for Chrome. With the useful bits included.
Block the feed. Keep the useful bit.
Block youtube.com/shorts or instagram.com/reels without blocking the entire site.
Make space for deep work
Start the focus timer or set your one free schedule. Give your attention a little structure.
A calmer dead end
A quiet block page with your own note. A reminder of what you wanted to do instead.
Know your blocks work
Run “Test my blocks”. Self-healing rules help keep your boundaries in place.
Your list is yours
Export and import a backup. Get a clear incognito guide. Keep your settings in your browser.
FOR A LITTLE MORE STRUCTURE
Go deeper with Pro.
Strict mode that locks your blocks for hours or days. Daily time budgets. Allowlist-only mode. Keyword blocking. Unlimited schedules. Local stats. Optional Chrome sync.
FAIR QUESTIONS
“But…”
Yes, we’d ask too.
Is Blockwell really free?
Yes. Unlimited sites, path blocking, one schedule, a focus timer, your own block-page note, block testing, export/import backup and the incognito guide are free forever. Pro only adds new features.
Will it actually block websites?
Blockwell uses Chrome’s built-in blocking engine. Use “Test my blocks” to check your rules. Self-healing rules help keep blocking working. Without optional site access, Chrome shows its own blocked page.
What do you collect?
No browsing data, analytics or tracking. Your list stays in your browser. The only extension network request is a Pro licence check to api.revenuecat.com with a random install ID. Checkout providers process payments; we receive purchase status and an email for receipts and support.
What about incognito?
Chrome turns extensions off in incognito by default. Blockwell detects that and shows the two-click fix: open its Chrome extension details and turn on “Allow in Incognito”.
Will an update wipe my list?
Blockwell uses versioned settings to preserve your list across updates. You can also export a backup and import it later.
Why does it ask for site access sometimes?
Site access is optional and per-site. It enables the branded block page and Shorts or Reels blocking inside YouTube’s or Instagram’s app-style navigation. Normal blocking still works without it.
PUT THE FINE PRINT UP FRONT
A BlockSite alternative.
A StayFocusd alternative.
A smaller ask.
Here’s what you’re choosing. Including the bits most comparison tables leave out.
Scroll the table to compare all three extensions →
| The details | Blockwell THE SIMPLE ONE | BlockSite | StayFocusd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free site limit | Unlimited | 3, per user reviews [1] | Unlimited [2] |
| Premium price | Free core Pro €9/year or €29 once | $23.94 first year at 50% off, in supplied Oct 2026 snapshot; offers change [3] | Free [2] |
| Ads / interruptions | No ads or upsell pop-ups | Requires data-sharing consent to work, per 1★ review, 13 Jun 2026 [1] | Users report pop-ups for another product, 1★ review, 13 Jun 2026 [2] |
| Data collection | No browsing data. Pro licence check sends a random ID. | Consent screen asks to share browsing, search, commerce, ad and AI data with third parties [4] | Ships ad-finder, gen-ai-collector and usage-monitoring scripts on every site [5] |
| Permissions at install | 5; no site access | 12 + all sites [4] | All sites + identity [5] |
| Account required | No | — | — |
| Path blocking e.g. youtube.com/shorts | Yes, free | — | — |
Sources & context
- BlockSite Chrome Web Store listing and reviews: 3-site limit (1★, 19 Oct 2026); consent requirement (1★, 13 Jun 2026).
- StayFocusd Chrome Web Store listing and reviews: free extension, unlimited blocking; pop-ups (1★, 13 Jun 2026).
- BlockSite pricing: supplied October 2026 snapshot showed $23.94 at 50% off the first year. The live page now advertises $23.94 lifetime; confirm current terms before buying.
- BlockSite listing, manifest v7.1.1 and consent screen, as recorded in our October 2026 research: 12 permissions, all-site access and the quoted data-sharing categories.
- StayFocusd listing and manifest, as recorded in our October 2026 research: all-site content scripts and identity permission. Am I Being Pwned’s report (11 May 2026) lists StayFocusd under “Capability”, rather than confirmed collection.
Facts checked 29 October 2026 from public listings, manifests and reviews. — means not established in our research. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Full comparisons: BlockSite alternative · StayFocusd alternative. Guides: how to block websites on Chrome · how to block YouTube Shorts.
A FEW MORE THINGS
Less wondering. More doing.
Is Blockwell really free?
Yes. Unlimited sites, path blocking, one schedule, a focus timer, your own block-page note, block testing, export/import backup and the incognito guide are free forever. Pro only adds new features.
Will it actually block websites?
Blockwell uses Chrome’s built-in blocking engine. Use “Test my blocks” to check your rules. Self-healing rules help keep blocking working. Without optional site access, Chrome shows its own blocked page.
What do you collect?
No browsing data, analytics or tracking. Your list stays in your browser. The only extension network request is a Pro licence check to api.revenuecat.com with a random install ID. Checkout providers process payments; we receive purchase status and an email for receipts and support.
What about incognito?
Chrome turns extensions off in incognito by default. Blockwell detects that and shows the two-click fix: open its Chrome extension details and turn on “Allow in Incognito”.
Will an update wipe my list?
Blockwell uses versioned settings to preserve your list across updates. You can also export a backup and import it later.
Why does it ask for site access sometimes?
Site access is optional and per-site. It enables the branded block page and Shorts or Reels blocking inside YouTube’s or Instagram’s app-style navigation. Normal blocking still works without it.
Can I block YouTube Shorts without blocking YouTube?
Yes. Add youtube.com/shorts to your block list. Path blocking is free, including instagram.com/reels. For navigation within those apps, enable optional access to that site.
Do I need an account for Pro?
No. Pro attaches to your install’s anonymous ID. Open Blockwell to upgrade. Optional Pro sync uses Google’s Chrome sync across your Chrome browsers.
TAKE YOUR ATTENTION BACK
One less thing
between you and your day.
Free features never move behind a paywall.
Add to Chrome — freeUnlimited sites. No account. Just a little more focus.