BrainRot Blocker
Extension Actions
- Live on Store
Hide Reels/Shorts surfaces on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook web with per-site pause controls.
BrainRot Blocker is a privacy-local browser extension that helps you stay focused by removing short-form distraction surfaces while keeping normal browsing and messaging usable.
It blocks:
Instagram Reels entry points and reel links
YouTube Shorts entry points, shelves, and shorts links
Facebook Reels entry points and reel links
Built for real use, not lockout:
Temporary 10-minute pause controls
Focus sessions with strict mode
Local mindful nudges based on scrolling/blocked-attempt patterns
Daily tree + weekly forest progress visualization
Local streak and focus metrics
Privacy-first:
No account required
No backend required for core functionality
No network interception
Data stays in browser local storage
Designed for people who want to keep useful platform features (messages, feed, normal videos) while reducing addictive short-form loops.