You don't unblock distractions.You earn access.
ResistGate adds real friction before blocked sites — a typing challenge you can't shortcut.
Type the phrase to continue
That's the friction gate. Every distracted reflex feels exactly like that.
Install to break autopilotHow ResistGate works
You try to open a blocked site
Click on Twitter, Reddit, or any site in your block list. ResistGate intercepts the request.
You hit a typing challenge
A 5-paragraph typing challenge appears. 100% accuracy required, paste disabled, any typo resets progress. 60–90 seconds of effort to decide: is this distraction worth it?
You earn 15 minutes of access
Pass the challenge and get temporary access. When the timer expires, the block returns. No permanent disables. No cheating the system.
Friction, not walls
ResistGate doesn't lock you out permanently. It adds intentional friction so every visit is a conscious decision. Free tier includes everything you need to break autopilot. Pro adds analytics and discipline tools.
Block distracting sites
Add any site to your block list. Set schedules for work hours and ResistGate enforces them automatically.
- Unlimited sites in block list
- Schedule rules by day and time
- Block the current tab with one click
Typing challenge gate
To visit a blocked site, type a complete phrase with 100% accuracy. The 10-second pause breaks the impulse to browse.
- Copy-paste is disabled
- Adjust phrase length to your needs
- Progress bar shows completion
Temporary access windows
Pass the challenge and get a set time to browse. When the timer ends, the block returns automatically.
- Choose your access duration
- Manual override adds a delay
- No option to disable blocking for the day
Daily resistance tracking
See how many times you resisted visiting blocked sites today. Track your streak over time.
- Track resistance per site
- Toolbar badge shows daily count
- Built-in focus timer
Blocking & Access
- Unlimited domain blocking
- Schedule-based blocking
- Temporary access with timer
- Manual override with delay
- Block current tab instantly
Friction Challenges
- Typing challenge gate
- Multi-layer behavioral frictionPro
- Intention page with breathingPro
- Temptation bundlesPro
Analytics & Tracking
- Daily resistance badge
- Focus and work timer
- Resistance counters per site
- Focus analytics dashboardPro
- Weekly Focus Score 0–100Pro
Strict Mode
- Strict mode with lockPro
- Override cooldown systemPro
- Commitment mode 1–24 hoursPro
- Accountability presetsPro
- Earn-access bonus minutesPro
Who it is for
Developers
You open Hacker News "while tests run" and lose 20 minutes. ResistGate adds a 10-second typing cost to every tab switch—just enough time to remember what you were actually doing.
Students
You sit down to study and check Reddit "just for a second." ResistGate keeps the barrier up so your scheduled study time stays protected.
Writers
Deep work requires long unbroken blocks. The moment you switch tabs between sentences, you lose the thread. ResistGate puts a deliberate cost on every context switch so the session stays intact.
Remote workers
No manager watching means your focus is entirely on you. ResistGate replaces the office structure with intentional friction—making it harder to drift than to stay on task.
Built for intentional browsing
Compared to the most popular alternative. ResistGate focuses on intentional friction, not absolute blocking.
Blocks distracting sites
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Complete lockout mode available
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Typing challenge before access
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Temporary access windows
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Schedule-based blocking rules
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Analytics per blocked site
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Weekly discipline scoring
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Cooldown period to disable blocking
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Behavioral friction presets
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Commitment mode for 1 to 24 hours
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Works without creating an account
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Core blocking features free
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Choose your plan
Focus analytics, strict mode, and weekly reports for those who want serious discipline.
Full Pro access. Cancel anytime.
- Everything in Free
- Strict mode with disable cooldown
- Progressive override cooldown system
- 7-day focus analytics dashboard
- Weekly Focus Score from 0 to 100
- Weekly discipline summary report
Best value. 2 months free vs monthly. Recommended.
- Everything in Free
- Strict mode with disable cooldown
- Progressive override cooldown system
- 7-day focus analytics dashboard
- Weekly Focus Score from 0 to 100
- Weekly discipline summary report
- Bonus minutes for earning access
Lifetime access. One-time payment. For power users.
- Everything in Free
- Strict mode with disable cooldown
- Progressive override cooldown system
- 7-day focus analytics dashboard
- Weekly Focus Score from 0 to 100
- Weekly discipline summary report
If you want something you can easily disable, this is the wrong extension.
Privacy-first
No data selling. No invasive tracking. No third-party pixels.
- Your focus data stays entirely inside your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.
- ResistGate runs entirely on your device. No external accounts, no cloud storage, no tracking.
ResistGate quick answers
Direct answers for people deciding whether ResistGate fits.
More questions? Ask a question on Chrome Web Store
A Chrome extension that blocks distracting sites and makes you type a phrase to access them. It forces a 10-second pause so you browse with intention, not impulse.
Most blockers lock you out completely or let you disable them in two clicks. ResistGate keeps sites accessible but adds a deliberate cost to every visit—a typing challenge that breaks the autopilot habit.
All core blocking features: unlimited site blocking, typing challenges, temporary access timers, schedule-based rules, daily resistance tracking, and a focus timer. Everything you need to stop mindless browsing.
Analytics dashboard, weekly Focus Score, discipline reports, strict mode with cooldown, commitment mode for deep work, and accountability presets. Pro is $3.99 per month, $29.99 per year, or $49.99 lifetime.
Yes. Blocking, typing challenges, scheduling, timers, and resistance tracking are completely free. Pro adds analytics and advanced discipline tools starting at $3.99 per month.
No. Everything stays local in your browser. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Your data never leaves your device.
If you want something you can easily disable, this is the wrong extension.
But if you're looking for real friction—a system you can't cheat—then ResistGate is exactly what you need.
Built and maintained by Orlando Ascanio