Most bad internet habits aren't about willpower. They're about zero friction.
ResistGate adds a typing challenge before distracting websites, so you stop opening Reddit, X, and YouTube on autopilot.
Free includes core blocking, challenge gates, schedules, and temporary access. Pro adds analytics, strict mode, and deeper discipline tools.
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That’s the gate. It turns impulse browsing into a deliberate choice.
Install to break autopilotClick Reddit, X, YouTube, or any site in your block list. ResistGate intercepts the reflex before the page loads.
Start with an Easy random character sequence, step up to a Moderate one- or two-sentence quote, or use Hard mode: the original five-paragraph challenge with 100% accuracy.
Pass the challenge and get temporary access. When the timer expires, the block returns. No permanent disables. No cheating the system.
See the gate in action
A direct look at how the friction is configured: access duration, override delay, and blocking schedules in one flow.
Use cases
ResistGate works best in specific moments: when you need to cut the reflex, protect a block, or stop negotiating with yourself.
Deep work
You open X or Reddit in the middle of a demanding task. You did not intend to disappear for twenty minutes; there was just no pause between impulse and tab.
Outcome
The graduated challenge creates the second of lucidity where you decide to go back to work instead.
Study
During a study session, some sites are occasionally useful. A total ban breaks the flow when you truly need them.
Outcome
ResistGate still lets you through, but it makes you earn it. You keep the utility without returning to autopilot.
Discipline
You install a blocker, feel better for two days, and then have no idea whether you are improving or just postponing the problem.
Outcome
The stats and weekly score turn discipline into something visible.
ResistGate doesn't lock you out permanently. It adds intentional friction so every visit is a conscious decision. Pick Easy, Moderate, or Hard challenges to build discipline without burning out.
Add any site to your block list. Set schedules for work hours and ResistGate enforces them automatically.
Choose the friction tier that fits the moment: a short character sequence, one or two mindful sentences, or the five-paragraph hard mode with 100% accuracy.
Pass the challenge and get a set time to browse. When the timer ends, the block returns automatically.
See how many times you resisted visiting blocked sites today. Track your streak over time.
Blocking & Access
Friction Challenges
Analytics & Tracking
Strict Mode
You open Reddit, X, YouTube, or Hacker News "while tests run" and lose 20 minutes. ResistGate adds the right amount of friction so you remember what you were actually doing.
You sit down to study and check Reddit or YouTube "just for a second." ResistGate keeps a flexible barrier up so your study block stays protected without a total lockout.
You ship solo and your focus is the product. ResistGate adds the pause between impulse and context switch so your build sessions stay intact.
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.
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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Graduated 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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Focus analytics, strict mode, and weekly reports for people who want deeper control and visibility.
Full Pro access. Cancel anytime.
Best value. 2 months free vs monthly. Recommended.
Lifetime access. One-time payment. For power users.
Monthly and yearly plans can be cancelled anytime. Lifetime is a one-time payment.
No data selling. No invasive tracking. No third-party pixels.
Direct answers for people deciding whether ResistGate fits.
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A Chrome extension for developers and students who open distracting sites on reflex. It blocks sites, then asks you to earn access through Easy, Moderate, or Hard typing challenges.
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: graduated typing challenges that break the autopilot habit.
All core blocking features: unlimited site blocking, graduated 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, graduated 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.
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
Free to Pro path
The decision does not have to happen today. Install the blocker, see whether it breaks autopilot, then come back for Pro when you want analytics, strict mode, and weekly reports.
Before
Twitter, Reddit, or YouTube opens on reflex. You close the tab, then reopen it minutes later.
After
Every visit asks for intention: graduated challenge, temporary access, and a clear signal of how often you resisted.
"The valuable moment is not the block. It is the pause where you decide whether the distraction is actually worth it."
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