ZenBlock
A Chrome extension that blocks distracting websites to improve focus and deep work.
Product memo
ZenBlock helps individuals struggling with digital distractions, especially social media. It functions as a deep work tool, applying mindful friction and strict blocking to break attention loops. This approach contrasts with willpower-only methods, aiming to reclaim significant daily focus time for users.
- For who
- Individuals seeking deep work and focus
- Solves what
- Reduces time wasted on distracting websites and social media.
- Mindful website blocking
- Scheduled deep work sessions
- Pomodoro focus timer
Operator & company
Operators
1 person
Company
- Team
Indie / lean
- Founded
Feb 2026
- HQ
India
Operating model
- Business model
One Time
- Platform
Browser extension
- Audience
General
- Payments
Dodo Payments
Product channels
Builder strategy
- Strategy Type
- Niche Specialist
- Stage
- Bootstrapped Lean
- Effort
- Solo Buildable
Source evidence
Evidence sources
About ZenBlock Expand
ZenBlock provides a Chrome extension designed for individuals seeking deep work and focus by reducing time wasted on distracting websites and social media. It includes a website blocker, strict mode, scheduling, and a focus timer to help users break attention loops.
The product's positioning as a 'deep worker' tool offers mindful friction against digital distractions. ZenBlock aims to help users reclaim significant daily focus time, moving beyond willpower-only approaches to productivity.
The one-time pricing model makes it an accessible option for those committed to long-term focus improvement.
In their own words
Block Distracting Websites.
Reclaim 2+ Hours Daily
Competitive context
5 peers · Same primary niche.
Commercial cues
- Model
- one time
- Free tier
- Yes
- Trial
- No
Pricing strategy
- • A one-time fee creates strong perceived value and removes subscription fatigue.
- • Free tier lowers testing friction.