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Description:
Website and application blocker
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.4.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: productivity focus distraction-blocker website-blocker deep-work macos
Install: brew install --cask focus
About:
Focus is a powerful website and application blocker designed to help users eliminate digital distractions and maintain deep work sessions. It allows you to create custom blocklists and schedules to automatically restrict access to time-wasting apps and websites across your macOS system. By enforcing focused work periods, it helps improve productivity and reclaim attention in an increasingly connected world.
Key Features:
  • Customizable website and application blocking
  • Scheduled focus sessions with automatic activation
  • Strict mode to prevent easy circumvention
  • Cross-browser extension support
  • Minimalist interface with detailed statistics
Use Cases:
  • Blocking social media and distracting websites during work hours
  • Creating distraction-free deep work sessions for developers and writers
  • Limiting time spent on gaming or entertainment apps
  • Enforcing digital wellness and screen time limits
Alternatives:
  • SelfControl – Free and open-source, but less actively maintained and lacks some modern features
  • Cold Turkey Blocker – More powerful cross-platform blocking with stricter enforcement, but paid only
  • Freedom – Syncs across multiple devices (iOS/Android) but requires subscription
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 11:39am 2.4.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 7488bc3c
Aug 2, 2025 1:22pm 2.4.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 9fd4278a
Jul 31, 2025 9:49pm 2.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 212f98c9