A free BlockSite alternative with no site limit

If BlockSite asked you to upgrade after three sites, or to agree to share browsing data before it would work, Blockwell is a smaller, free Chrome website blocker that does the core job without either.

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Why people look for a BlockSite alternative

BlockSite is popular and well rated: 4.5★ from about 32,500 ratings on the Chrome Web Store. The complaints in recent reviews are about the deal, not the blocking:

The free plan is capped. A 1★ review from 19 October 2026 reports a 3-site limit on the free plan, and BlockSite’s own pricing page lists “Unlimited site and app blocking” as a premium benefit.
A data-sharing consent screen. A 1★ review from 13 June 2026 says the extension asks you to agree to share data before you can use it.
Broad permissions. Version 7.1.1 asks for 12 permissions plus access to every site at install.

None of that makes BlockSite a bad product. It does more than Blockwell in some areas (see below). But if you only want to block distracting websites for free, you shouldn’t have to trade data or pay to add a fourth site.

Blockwell vs BlockSite at a glance

	Blockwell	BlockSite
Free site limit	Unlimited	3, per a user review (19 Oct 2026)
Price	Free core. Pro €9/year or €29 once	Premium shown at $23.94 on its pricing page
Account needed	No	Not needed to start
Data sharing	None. Your list stays in your browser	Consent screen asks to share data (review, 13 Jun 2026)
Permissions at install	5, no site access	12 + all sites
Block part of a site (youtube.com/shorts)	Yes, free	Not established in our research
Schedules and focus timer	Yes (one schedule free, unlimited in Pro)	Yes
Phone app blocking and sync across devices	No, Chrome only	Yes, a strength of BlockSite
Password protection and uninstall prevention	No. Pro has Strict mode, which locks your blocks	Yes

When BlockSite is the better choice

Pick BlockSite if you need to block apps on your phone as well as websites, want one list synced across devices, or need password protection so someone else (a parent, say) controls the settings. Blockwell is Chrome-only and is built for people blocking their own distractions.

Moving from BlockSite to Blockwell in two minutes

Open BlockSite and copy the sites on your block list somewhere.
Install Blockwell from the Chrome Web Store.
Use a preset (social, video, Shorts & Reels, news, shopping) or paste your sites in. There is no limit.
Optional: set a schedule such as weekdays 9:00–17:30, then remove BlockSite so two blockers don’t fight.

Sources

BlockSite on the Chrome Web Store, checked 30 October 2026: name “BlockSite Block Websites & Stay Focused”, 4.5★ from 32.5K ratings, version 7.1.1 updated 26 July 2026, “over 5 million” users claimed in its description. 3-site free limit: 1★ review dated 19 Oct 2026. Data-sharing consent required to use it: 1★ review dated 13 Jun 2026.
blocksite.co/pricing, checked 30 October 2026: “premium access for $23.94” with “Unlimited site and app blocking” listed as a premium benefit. Offers and billing terms change; check before buying.
Permissions: BlockSite manifest v7.1.1 (12 permissions plus access to all sites), recorded in our October 2026 research.

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Questions

Is Blockwell really free with unlimited sites?

Yes. Unlimited sites, path blocking, one schedule, the focus timer and backups are free. Pro (€9 a year or €29 once) adds Strict mode, daily time limits, allowlist mode and keyword blocking.

Does Blockwell collect my browsing history?

No. It has no analytics, and your block list stays in your browser. The only network request is a Pro licence check with an anonymous random ID.

Can I block YouTube Shorts but keep YouTube?

Yes. Add youtube.com/shorts as a path block, or use the Shorts & Reels preset. See how to block YouTube Shorts.

Does Blockwell work on my phone?

No. Blockwell is a Chrome extension for desktop. If you need phone app blocking, BlockSite or a phone focus mode is a better fit.