Best alternatives to FocusMe (2026)
10 Chrome extensions that do a similar job to FocusMe, closest first. Each shows real store users, its rating, how recently it was updated and how many permissions it asks for.
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Stay Focused
Block distracting websites and get funny images to go back to work.
≈3K users4.7★ from 25 ratingsUpdated 7 months ago5 permissions- About 1.7× fewer users than FocusMe
- Rated 1.2 stars higher
- Updated less recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (5 vs 6)
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Just Focus
Block Distracting Websites. Unleash Productivity.
≈10K users4.6★ from 94 ratingsUpdated 20 months ago2 permissions- About 2.0× more users than FocusMe
- Rated 1.2 stars higher
- Updated less recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (2 vs 6)
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Focuser
Blocks distracting sites so you stay focused. Enforces the block lists you set in the Focuser desktop app.
≈1K users5.0★ from 2 ratingsUpdated 6 days ago7 permissions- About 5.0× fewer users than FocusMe
- Asks for more permissions (7 vs 6)
- Listed under Tools
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Focus Zen
Focus window, feed hiders, Pomodoro, sounds, blocker, stats. Generous free tier, one-time Pro.
≈1K usersNot rated yet6 permissions- About 5.0× fewer users than FocusMe
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Block Site: Site Blocker & Focus Mode
Block sites, protect your time with site blocker! Website blocker and password protection help you stay focused.
≈200K users4.8★ from 2.9K ratingsUpdated 3 months ago4 permissions- About 40× more users than FocusMe
- Rated 1.4 stars higher
- Updated less recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (4 vs 6)
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Focus Mode
Hides tabs, address bar and bookmarks for a total focus mode.
≈2K users4.0★ from 26 ratingsUpdated in the last day11 permissions- About 2.5× fewer users than FocusMe
- Rated 0.5 stars higher
- Asks for more permissions (11 vs 6)
- Listed under Tools
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FocusGuard - Block Site & Focus Mode
Free site blocker for enhanced productivity. Custom blocklist and password protection. Stay focused, and block distractions.
≈100K users4.7★ from 4.2K ratingsUpdated 3 months ago9 permissions- About 20× more users than FocusMe
- Rated 1.3 stars higher
- Asks for more permissions (9 vs 6)
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Intentional – Website Blocker & Focus App
Block distracting websites, schedule focus time, and clean up YouTube recommendations, Shorts, and comments.
≈4K users4.6★ from 18 ratingsUpdated 4 months ago2 permissions- A similar number of users to FocusMe
- Updated less recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (2 vs 6)
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Website Blocker and Focus Mode
Site Blocker chrome extension and focus mode to increase productivity.
≈1K users3.0★ from 4 ratingsNot updated for 4+ years4 permissions- About 5.0× fewer users than FocusMe
- Updated less recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (4 vs 6)
- Listed under Education
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BlockSite Block Websites & Stay Focused
Stay focused and boost productivity: Custom blocklist, Scheduled site blocking, and Password protection.
≈1M users4.5★ from 32.5K ratingsUpdated 4 days ago13 permissions- About 200× more users than FocusMe
- Rated 1.0 stars higher
- Asks for more permissions (13 vs 6)
- Listed under Tools
FocusMe alternatives: questions
What is the best alternative to FocusMe?
By users, the most popular alternative is BlockSite Block Websites & Stay Focused with ≈1M users and a 4.5-star rating. The closest match by what it does is Stay Focused.
Which FocusMe alternative has the best rating?
Block Site: Site Blocker & Focus Mode has the highest rating of these alternatives with 50+ ratings: 4.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings.
Is there a FocusMe alternative that asks for fewer permissions?
Just Focus asks for 2 permissions, against 6 for FocusMe.
How many alternatives to FocusMe are there?
We list 10 close alternatives to FocusMe on the Chrome Web Store, picked by what they do and ranked by how close they are.
Users and ratings are the figures shown on the Chrome Web Store, re-checked continuously. Alternatives are matched on name, description, category and topic. Browse best-of lists by niche.