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Pluckeye
What it is
Pluckeye is a free Internet filter for people who want to limit access to online content or reduce time spent on activities such as pornography, social media, online gaming, gambling, shopping, or email. By default, it blocks all Internet images and videos. Users can make rules to block or allow parts of sites by URL or media type, schedule sites for particular hours, or set periods when the entire Internet is blocked. Configuration changes apply only after a delay chosen by the user, and the product cannot be uninstalled until that delay passes. An accountability partner can see which sites a user has allowed; another person can also approve a site immediately to bypass the waiting period. Pluckeye supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, while iOS, Chrome OS, and Windows Mobile are listed as unsupported. Its manual says it works best with Edge and Firefox, with caveats for Brave, Chrome, and Vivaldi. The maker describes setup as do-it-yourself, time-consuming, and difficult to learn. The free plan includes all features.
For and against
For
- Free plan includes all Pluckeye features
- Can schedule site and whole-Internet blocking
- Rules can target URLs or media types
- Accountability partners can view allowed sites
Against
- Changes and uninstalling are held by a chosen delay
- Setup takes time and has a steep learning curve
- iOS and Chrome OS are unsupported
- Free individual technical support is not guaranteed
The verdict
Pluckeye offers broad blocking and scheduling controls, but its delay mechanism and setup effort are important considerations. It is aimed at personal self-control, not parental protection.
Who it suits
Pluckeye is intended for people seeking a self-control filter, rather than parents looking to protect children. It suits users willing to configure rules and work with delayed changes.
Plans and prices
Free
All Pluckeye features
Read 22 Sep 2026 · pluckeye.net
Feel extra good
Supports Pluckeye
Read 22 Sep 2026 · pluckeye.net
Sliding scale subscription
annual subscription · displayed as $7.50 per month
Read 2 Oct 2026 · s.pluckeye.net
On the record
- Accountability
- An accountability partner can view which sites a user has allowed.pluckyfilter.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Browser support
- The manual says Plucky works best with Edge and Firefox, and works with Brave, Chrome, and Vivaldi with a caveat.docs.pluckeye.net · read 2 Oct 2026
- Default blocking
- By default, Pluckeye blocks all images and videos from the Internet.pluckeye.net · read 2 Oct 2026
- Delayed changes
- Configuration changes take effect only after a user-selected delay, and the product says it cannot be uninstalled until after that delay.pluckyfilter.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Expedite
- A user can have another person instantly approve a site, bypassing the waiting period.pluckyfilter.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Fine-grained rules
- Users can block or allow parts of a site using URLs or Internet media types.pluckeye.net · read 2 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Single Eye Software produces Pluckeye, and its founder Jon Wilkes resides near Tacoma, Washington.pluckeye.net · read 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Pluckeye is an Internet filter for people who want to limit their Internet access, including time spent on pornography, social media, online gaming, gambling, shopping, or email.pluckeye.net · read 2 Oct 2026
- Scheduling
- Users can schedule sites to be allowed or blocked during selected hours and can schedule periods when the entire Internet is blocked.pluckyfilter.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Setup effort
- The maker describes Plucky as a do-it-yourself filter that takes time to configure and has a steep learning curve.pluckyfilter.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The help page directs users to the manual and support cases, says the team may take 24 hours or more to respond, and says free individual technical support is not guaranteed to everyone.docs.pluckeye.net · read 2 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The current system requirements list Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android as supported, and list iOS, Chrome OS, and Windows Mobile as unsupported.docs.pluckeye.net · read 2 Oct 2026
- Target user
- The product describes its target audience as people seeking a self-control filter rather than parents looking to protect their children.pluckeye.net · read 2 Oct 2026
