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26 attention-control tools, verified in 2026. Filter by what you want to block, what you'll pay, and the platform you live in.

uBlock Origin

★ 4.8

The most widely-installed ad and tracker blocker — free, open source, and built for efficiency

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Best for: Firefox users who want the most capable tracker and ad blocker available. Chrome users should be aware of the MV2/MV3 situation and may want to consider switching to Firefox for best results. Install →

Unhook

★ 4.7

Strip recommendations, Shorts, comments, and the homepage feed from YouTube — keep search and subscriptions

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Best for: YouTube users who want to keep search and subscriptions but eliminate every algorithmic surface — the gold-standard YouTube de-doomscroller Install →

Cold Turkey Blocker

★ 4.6

Desktop-only blocker with the strictest lockouts on Mac and Windows, one-time purchase

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Best for: Desktop users who want the strongest available lockouts and don't want a recurring subscription Install →

uBlacklist

★ 4.5

Block entire domains from appearing in Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo search results

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Best for: Anyone tired of content-farm SEO spam and AI-generated junk in their search results Install →

Ultimate Reddit Filter

★ 4.5

The most powerful Reddit-specific keyword, flair, and subreddit filter available in 2026

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Best for: Anyone who wants to keep using Reddit but block specific topics across keywords, flair, and subreddits Install →

Freedom

★ 4.4

Cross-device site and app blocker with scheduled sessions and locked focus modes

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Best for: Anyone who works across multiple devices and needs the block to follow them everywhere Install →

Mullvad VPN

★ 4.4

Anonymous sign-up, cash payment accepted, audited no-log policy — the privacy-purist VPN

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Best for: Privacy-focused users for whom trust and auditability matter more than features — journalists, activists, or anyone with a higher-risk threat model Install →

NordVPN

★ 4.4

The largest commercial VPN network — 6,000+ servers, double VPN, and built-in ad/malware blocking

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Best for: General-purpose VPN for hiding Reddit/social media from your ISP, bypassing geo-restrictions, and getting ad blocking bundled in one subscription Install →

Opal

★ 4.4

iOS app blocker with real lockouts, focus modes, and screen-time insights — the Freedom for iPhone users

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Best for: iPhone users who need Freedom-style hard lockouts with a polished UI and are willing to pay for the iOS-native experience Install →

Privacy Badger

★ 4.4

The EFF's self-learning tracker blocker — detects trackers from behaviour, not lists

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Best for: Users who want to catch trackers that haven't appeared on standard block lists yet, or who want a self-learning complement to uBlock Origin rather than a replacement Install →

ExpressVPN

★ 4.3

The fastest independently audited VPN — consistent speed on distant servers and reliable split tunneling on every platform

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Best for: Users who prioritize raw speed and reliable split tunneling — journalists, remote workers, or anyone connecting from high-latency locations Install →

News Feed Eradicator

★ 4.3

Replace your social media feeds with an inspirational quote — across every major platform

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Best for: People who've tried keyword filtering and the feed still pulls them in — the nuclear option for every social platform at once Install →

One Sec

★ 4.3

Adds a one-second breathing pause before any distracting app opens — friction, not a hard block

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Best for: Users who want to break reflexive phone-grabbing habits through intentional friction — effective for mindless app-opening, not effective as a hard lockout Install →

Proton VPN

★ 4.3

Swiss-based, open-source VPN with a genuinely usable free tier and no data cap

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Best for: Users who want a privacy-credible VPN with a free tier to evaluate before paying, or who already use Proton Mail and want a bundled privacy stack Install →

SelfControl

★ 4.3

Free, open-source Mac blocker with an unbypassable timer — no account, no data, no fluff

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Best for: Mac users who want a free, completely unbypassable site blocker with zero subscription and zero telemetry Install →

DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials

★ 4.2

One extension for tracker blocking, private search, and a privacy grade on every site

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Best for: Users who want a single, approachable extension that handles tracker blocking and private search together, without configuring filter lists Install →

Forest

★ 4.2

Gamified focus timer that plants virtual (and real) trees while you stay off your phone

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Best for: People who respond to positive reinforcement and want a gentle, low-friction way to build a focus habit — especially students Install →

LeechBlock NG

★ 4.2

Firefox's definitive free distraction blocker — schedule-based, genuinely unbypassable in lockdown mode, no subscription

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Best for: Firefox users who want a completely free, schedule-based site blocker with real lockdown enforcement and zero ongoing cost Install →

Surfshark

★ 4.2

Unlimited simultaneous devices on one plan — the best-value VPN for households and multi-device users

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Best for: Households or individuals with many devices who want one VPN subscription that covers everything — phones, tablets, laptops, browsers — without per-device limits Install →

ScreenZen

★ 4.1

Friction-based phone app blocker that makes you pause before opening distracting apps

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Best for: People who want to reduce compulsive app-opening without going cold turkey — the friction-first approach to habit change Install →

Serene

★ 4.1

Mac-only deep work app that pairs session planning with app and website blocking

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Best for: Mac users who want session-based deep work with a built-in planner — people who need structure, not just a block Install →

DF YouTube

★ 4.0

Free browser extension that removes YouTube's home feed, Shorts, sidebar, and end screens independently

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Best for: Users who want Unhook-style YouTube feed control but prefer a fully free, no-frills extension with a minimal settings UI Install →

FocusMe

★ 4.0

Powerful Windows and Mac app and website blocker with granular scheduling and forced session modes

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Best for: Power users on Windows who need granular schedule-based blocking of both apps and websites in a single tool Install →

RescueTime

★ 4.0

Automatic time tracker that logs where your hours go — then blocks your worst offenders during focus sessions.

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Best for: Users who don't know where their time is going and want data before trying to block anything. Install →

Reddit Keyword Filter

★ 3.8

Simple, no-frills keyword blacklist for Reddit post titles — politics presets included

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Best for: Users who want a one-click political-content filter for Reddit and nothing more Install →

Reddit Enhancement Suite

★ 3.5

The classic Reddit power-user extension — still works, but in maintenance mode since 2022

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Best for: Existing RES users who rely on the broader feature set; not the right pick for new users who only need filtering Install →