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Best free website blockers for Chrome (2026)
The best free website blocker for Chrome depends on what you need. LeechBlock NG is free forever with full scheduling. BlockSite's free tier caps you at a handful of sites. StayFocusd gives a free daily time budget instead of a hard block. FutureSelf isn't free, but it's $19 one-time with a free 3-day trial.
Disclosure: we make FutureSelf, which is free to try for 3 days then $19 one-time. Prices and limits below were checked in October 2026 using each product’s public pages; confirm before you rely on them.
“Free” means different things depending on the tool. Some are free forever with no catch. Others cap how much you can block until you pay. Here’s what’s actually free, and where each one stops.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Free tier limit | Paid plan needed for |
|---|---|---|
| StayFocusd | Nothing held back — fully free | N/A, no paid plan |
| LeechBlock NG | Nothing held back — fully free and open source | N/A, no paid plan |
| BlockSite | Free tier caps you at roughly 5-6 blocked sites | Unlimited sites, category blocking, custom block pages |
| Cold Turkey | Free tier blocks websites with timed blocks and stats | App blocking, schedules, password, Frozen Turkey mode |
| FutureSelf | Full features for a 3-day trial | Continuing after day 3 ($19 one-time) |
1. StayFocusd: free with no feature cap
StayFocusd is entirely free. You set a daily time allowance for distracting sites, and once it’s spent, the site is blocked until the next day. Its Nuclear Option blocks everything except a whitelist, and it can’t be undone once triggered.
The catch: none on price. The tradeoff is a confusing settings screen and limits that are easy to loosen outside Nuclear mode.
2. LeechBlock NG: free and open source
LeechBlock NG blocks by schedule or time limit, works across subdomains, and lets you build override rules. There’s no paid tier at all.
The catch: the interface is dense and built for people who like configuring things.
3. BlockSite: free, but capped
BlockSite’s free tier reportedly limits you to around 5 to 6 blocked sites, based on changes reported in its own user reviews over the past few years. Category blocking (social, news, gambling), custom block pages and removing ads require a paid plan.
The catch: if you need to block more than a handful of sites, you’ll hit the free ceiling fast.
4. Cold Turkey: a real free tier, with Pro as a one-time upgrade
The free version blocks websites with timed blocks, website exceptions and basic stats, no subscription required to use it. Pro unlocks app blocking and the stricter modes for a one-time price (around $39 on current listings).
The catch: Windows and macOS only, no mobile.
5. FutureSelf: full access on a free trial, then one-time
FutureSelf isn’t free forever, but the 3-day trial has no feature cutdown, and if you decide to keep it, it’s a single $19 payment rather than a subscription.
The catch: after day 3, it’s paid. If you want something free forever, pick StayFocusd or LeechBlock NG instead.
Which free tool should you pick?
If you want fully free with no asterisk, StayFocusd or LeechBlock NG. If you’re willing to live inside BlockSite’s site limit, its free tier is simple to set up. If your real problem is late-night browsing rather than daytime distraction, see our buying guide on stopping doomscrolling at night.
FAQ
FAQ
Is there a website blocker that’s completely free with no limits?
StayFocusd and LeechBlock NG are free with no paid tier or feature cap.
Does BlockSite’s free version actually work?
Yes, but it reportedly limits the number of sites you can block to around 5 or 6; check blocksite.co for the current limit before relying on it.
Is Cold Turkey’s free version enough?
For basic website blocking, often yes. You’ll need Pro for app blocking or the strict Frozen Turkey mode.
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