A lighter, free Cold Turkey alternative.

Cold Turkey is powerful but heavy — a paid desktop app. Refocus is a free, one-click Chrome extension that blocks the sites and feeds that actually distract you, with a night schedule and a focus timer, and nothing leaves your device.

⏱ Add Refocus to Chrome — free

How it works

  1. Block sites or just their feeds in one click — no install-a-desktop-app.
  2. Schedule blocking for the hours you need it.
  3. Free, local, no license key.

Cold Turkey vs Refocus

Cold TurkeyRefocus
PricePaid (Pro license)Free forever
SetupDesktop appOne-click Chrome extension
Block just the feedNoYes
PrivacyLocal100% local
Focus timer on every tabYes

The idea: block the feed, not the site

Every other blocker is all-or-nothing. Refocus blocks just the infinite-scroll surface and keeps the messages, search and pages you actually need — so it actually holds. 100% local: no account, nothing leaves your browser. Free forever.

FAQ

Is there a free alternative to Cold Turkey?

Yes — Refocus blocks distracting sites and feeds for free in Chrome, with no license.

Is it as strict?

You can block whole sites, sub-pages, set daily limits and a night schedule — strict enough for most people, without the paid desktop app.

⏱ Add to Chrome — free