SelfControl
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SelfControl for Mac4.0.1
Block distracting websites for predetermined periods of time.
What is SelfControl for Mac
SelfControl is a free, open-source application that lets you block your own access to distracting websites, your mail servers, or anything else on the Internet. Just set a period of time to block for, add sites to your blacklist, and click "Start." Until that timer expires, you will be unable to access those sites even if you restart your computer or delete the application.
Note: While the software is classified as free, it is actually donationware. Please consider making a donation to help support development.
What's new in SelfControl
Version 4.0.1:
- Minor bug fixes for 4.0 release
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Aug 16 2021
Version: 3.0.3
5 minutes working and already loving it and healthier, thanks, humans
Mar 17 2021
Version: 3.0.3
Work perfectly after the update. Don't hesitate using, if you have the same problem as me((
Jun 18 2020
Version: 3.0.1
Someone below said that this app doesn't prevent you from accessing Blacklist sites while you're using a VPN. I almost didn't download SelfControl because of that review. However, SelfControl works great with the VPN that I use all day nearly every day. Perhaps they've updated the app, or maybe it depends on the specific type of VPN you use? In any case, it works perfectly for me.
Nov 25 2019
Version: 2.3
Love this app!
New update though is misfiring. I can access every page on Safari. I tried: Adding pages again to blacklist while block is running (didn't help). Clearing cache and rebooted safari (didn't help). Trying if maybe the pages were blocked on chrome (they weren't). MacVersion: Mojave.
I am open for suggestions if anyone has one! I guess Imma need to be strongminded today by myself and not allow myself to click on the blacklist pages.
Oct 27 2019
Version: 2.3
For some reason, with the new update, I'm no longer able to block sites when using Google Chrome. Sites will be blocked on Safari, but is there some way around this?
Sep 10 2019
Version: 2.2.2
I use this on macOS 10.12 and it works great for Safari. Unfortunately other browsers may connect differently, so may inadvertently route around the block. Other types of blockers have the same issues in that case, so no blame on SelfControl. A great open source project and the source code is available at https://github.com/SelfControlApp/selfcontrol. You want it improved? Go at it.
Sep 9 2019
Version: 2.2.2
Works. But at the same time doesn't. You can easily access any blocked site simply by using a VPN. Even the free one that comes with Opera.
Dec 22 2018
Version: 2.2.2
It doesn't block subdomains, so it's more or less worthless.
Free
App requirements:
- Intel 64
- OS X 10.10.0 or later
License:
Free • Absolutely Free
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