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Cold Turkey Blocker
What it is
Cold Turkey Blocker is a distraction-control tool for Windows and macOS that restricts websites and applications. It can block domains, individual URLs, YouTube channels, keyword searches, adult websites, or the entire internet with exceptions. Windows users can also block applications, games, Microsoft Store apps, and window titles. Blocks may repeat weekly and use timers, schedules, delays, passwords, or computer restarts as locks. Break options include Pomodoro intervals, allowances, rewards, timed delays, and limited-use sessions. Statistics show top distractions, include incognito visits by default, and export as JSON. A command line interface can start, stop, and edit blocks for automation. Settings and statistics are stored locally; the maker describes limited device-data collection. Installation requires administrator rights. Linux, ChromeOS, Android, and iOS are unsupported, and email is the only support channel.
For and against
For
- Blocks websites, applications, and games
- Supports recurring schedules and locked sessions
- Offers Pomodoro breaks and usage allowances
- Exports distraction statistics as JSON
- Stores settings and statistics locally
Against
- Linux, ChromeOS, Android, and iOS unsupported
- Installation requires administrator rights
- Email is the only support channel
The verdict
Cold Turkey Blocker offers detailed website and application restrictions with recurring schedules, lock controls, breaks, and local statistics. Its platform coverage excludes mobile and Linux systems, and installation and support requirements may affect suitability.
Who it suits
Cold Turkey Blocker suits desktop users who want scheduled restrictions on distracting websites and applications. It is intended for Windows and macOS users rather than mobile or Linux users.
Plans and prices
Blocker Free
Website blocking · website exceptions · timed blocks · statistics
Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
Blocker Pro - Lifetime Access
All Free features · application blocking · scheduled blocks · application password
Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
On the record
- App blocking
- It can block applications and games, including Microsoft Store apps and window titles on Windows.getcoldturkey.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Breaks
- Break options include Pomodoro intervals, allowances, rewards, timed delays, and limited-use sessions.getcoldturkey.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Browser support
- The maker lists supported desktop browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi, with some browser-specific feature limits.getcoldturkey.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- Settings and statistics are stored locally; the maker says its software does not collect device data except product-key use and block-page settings needed to display the page.getcoldturkey.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Installation requirement
- Blocker requires administrator rights to install.getcoldturkey.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- A command line interface can start, stop, and edit blocks for automation with third-party apps.getcoldturkey.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Maker history
- Felix says he started working on Cold Turkey in 2010 and began working on it full time in 2017.getcoldturkey.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Cold Turkey Blocker blocks distracting websites and apps to help users focus.getcoldturkey.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Refunds
- A full refund can be provided within 30 days of purchase if the customer is dissatisfied.getcoldturkey.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Schedules and locks
- Blocks can repeat weekly and be locked with options including timers, schedules, delays, passwords, or a computer restart.getcoldturkey.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is provided by email only, and responses may take one to two business days.getcoldturkey.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- Blocker supports Windows and macOS; Linux, ChromeOS, Android, and iOS are not supported.getcoldturkey.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Third-party services
- The maker says Paddle processes payment information and Freshworks handles support form and email information.getcoldturkey.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Usage statistics
- Statistics show top distractions, include incognito visits by default, and can be exported as JSON.getcoldturkey.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Website controls
- It can block domains, specific URLs, YouTube channels, keyword searches, adult websites, or the entire internet with exceptions.getcoldturkey.com · read 5 Oct 2026
