Free Windows app

Your focus,
your excuses
locked out.

Distraction Blocker runs Pomodoro focus sessions that block the websites and apps you choose. And here's the twist: while a focus session is running, the blocker cannot be turned off — the only way out is restarting your PC.

See how it works
100% free No account needed Windows 10 / 11
Distraction Blocker
Distraction Blocker
Stay focused during work sessions
FOCUS
25:00
Cycle 1 of 4
25
5
4
Blocked apps + Add
slack
discord
Blocked websites + Add
youtube.com
instagram.com
Distraction Blocker
Break time 🎉
Focus session complete. Apps and websites are unlocked for 5 minutes.

Once focus starts, there is no off switch.

Every other blocker has a back door — a pause button, a settings page, an uninstall. Distraction Blocker doesn't. While a focus session is running, it can't be stopped, closed, or bypassed. The only escape hatch is restarting your entire PC — and if you're willing to do that just to scroll, that's a conversation to have with yourself.

Stopping is allowed only during breaks — when it's supposed to be.

How it works

Four steps between you and deep work

Built on the Pomodoro technique: focused sprints, short breaks, repeat. You set the rhythm once — the app enforces it.

1

Set your rhythm

Choose focus length, break length, and how many cycles to run. Set cycles to 0 for an infinite session — if you dare.

2

Pick your poison

Add the websites and desktop apps that steal your time — YouTube, Instagram, Slack, games, anything.

3

Hit Start

The timer begins and everything on your list goes dark. Blocked sites won't load, blocked apps won't open. No exceptions, no pause button.

4

Get notified, take a break

When a focus session ends, a notification tells you break time has started — apps and sites unlock so you can breathe. Then the next cycle begins.

Features

Simple on the surface. Ruthless underneath.

No dashboards, no streaks, no gamification. One window, one job: keep you working until the timer says otherwise.

Pomodoro cycles

Classic focus-and-break loops with custom durations. Run a set number of cycles or go infinite with 0.

Blocks websites and apps

One list for distracting sites, one for desktop apps. Both are enforced the moment focus begins.

No escape during focus

The blocker can't be stopped mid-session. Quitting requires a full PC restart — friction that keeps you honest.

Session notifications

A notification pops up the moment a session ends, so you know exactly when the break starts and everything is usable again.

Real breaks

During breaks everything unlocks — check messages, grab coffee, watch that video. When focus resumes, the walls go back up.

Light and private

A small native Windows app. No account, no sign-in, no data leaving your machine.

FREE Completely free — for now. No trial, no locked features, no credit card. Download it and start focusing today.
FAQ

Questions, answered

What if I really need to stop a focus session?
Restart your PC. That's the only way — and it's intentional. The friction of a full restart is what makes the commitment real. You can also stop the app freely during any break.
Is it really free?
Yes — completely free for now, with every feature included. No trial period, no account, no payment details.
How do I know when a session ends?
You get a Windows notification the moment a focus session finishes, letting you know the break has started and your apps and websites are usable again. Another cycle begins automatically after the break.
Which versions of Windows are supported?
Windows 10 and Windows 11. Download the installer, run it, and you're set — no configuration needed.
Does it track what I do?
No. There's no account, no analytics, and nothing leaves your machine. Your block lists and timer settings stay on your PC.

Your next deep-work session starts now

Download, add your distractions to the list, and press Start. The rest takes care of itself.

DistractionBlockerSetup.exe · Free · Windows 10 / 11