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How to Limit Time on Websites Without Blocking Them All Day

August 28, 2026

Set a daily time budget for distracting websites, then block them automatically after the allowance is used.

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How to Block YouTube on Firefox for Android

August 21, 2026

Block all of YouTube, target only Shorts, or use a schedule or Daily Limit directly inside Firefox Android.

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How to Block Reddit on Firefox for Android

August 21, 2026

Block Reddit completely, target one subreddit, or give the service a controlled daily time budget.

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Schedules vs Daily Limits on Firefox Android

August 21, 2026

Choose between fixed blocking periods and flexible daily usage budgets for distracting websites.

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How to Block Websites on Firefox for Android

August 20, 2026

Install a website blocker directly in Firefox for Android, create your first rule, and learn how profiles, schedules, Daily Limits and Focus Sessions work on mobile.

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Whitelist Without the Complexity: Allow Only the Websites You Need

July 26, 2026

Stop deciding what to block. Learn how BlockDistraction’s Whitelist lets you keep essential websites available, use Blacklist and Whitelist rules together, and create a distraction-free workspace during Focus Sessions.

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Introducing Focus Sessions & Hardcore Mode

Introducing Focus Sessions & Hardcore Mode: Uncompromising Discipline for Deep Work

June 30, 2026

Protect a focused work period with Focus Sessions and an inescapable Hardcore Mode that prevents impulsive rule changes until the timer ends.

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How to Block YouTube Shorts (Without Blocking YouTube)

March 2, 2026

Tired of infinite scrolling? Discover how to configure BlockDistraction to block only YouTube Shorts, keeping the rest of YouTube open for learning.

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5 Ways to Boost Productivity with BlockDistraction

December 5, 2025

Learn how to configure BlockDistraction to block social media and focus on your work. From basic blocking to scheduling in the Pro version.

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Scheduled Blocking

How to Use Scheduling in the Pro Version

November 15, 2025

Find out how to set up site blocking by day and hour to work more efficiently. A Pro feature for self-discipline!

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Focus Techniques

Focus Techniques for Work and Study

December 10, 2025

Use practical time-management techniques with BlockDistraction to reduce interruptions during work or study.

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BlockDistraction Debug Mode

Total Transparency: Introducing Debug Mode for Pro Users

January 11, 2026

Discover the new Debug Mode in BlockDistraction Pro. View real-time logs, troubleshoot rules, and see exactly how the extension works under the hood.

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