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Cold Turkey Blocker

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Spec score 8.1 #9 of 29 in Distraction Blocking Software

What it is

Cold Turkey Blocker helps users focus by restricting access to distracting websites and applications. It can target domains, individual URLs, YouTube channels, keyword searches, adult sites, or the internet with exceptions. On Windows it can also block applications and games, including Microsoft Store apps and window titles. Blocks can recur weekly and be locked using timers, schedules, delays, passwords, or a computer restart. Break options include Pomodoro intervals, allowances, rewards, timed delays, and limited-use sessions. Statistics show top distractions, include incognito visits by default, and can be exported as JSON. A command-line interface can start, stop, and edit blocks for third-party automation. Settings and statistics are stored locally. The maker says it does not collect device data apart from product-key use and block-page settings needed to display the page; Paddle handles payments and Freshworks handles support information. The software supports Windows and macOS, requires administrator rights to install, and has a free plan. Linux, ChromeOS, Android, and iOS are not supported.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Cold Turkey Blocker blocks distracting websites and apps to help users focus.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
Integrations
A command line interface can start, stop, and edit blocks for automation with third-party apps.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
Support
Support is provided by email only, and responses may take one to two business days.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
Founded
2010Read 28 Sep 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
App blocking
It can block applications and games, including Microsoft Store apps and window titles on Windows.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
Breaks
Break options include Pomodoro intervals, allowances, rewards, timed delays, and limited-use sessions.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
Browser support
The maker lists supported desktop browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi, with some browser-specific feature limits.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
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.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
Installation requirement
Blocker requires administrator rights to install.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
Maker history
Felix says he started working on Cold Turkey in 2010 and began working on it full time in 2017.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
Refunds
A full refund can be provided within 30 days of purchase if the customer is dissatisfied.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
Schedules and locks
Blocks can repeat weekly and be locked with options including timers, schedules, delays, passwords, or a computer restart.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
Supported systems
Blocker supports Windows and macOS; Linux, ChromeOS, Android, and iOS are not supported.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
Third-party services
The maker says Paddle processes payment information and Freshworks handles support form and email information.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
Usage statistics
Statistics show top distractions, include incognito visits by default, and can be exported as JSON.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
Website controls
It can block domains, specific URLs, YouTube channels, keyword searches, adult websites, or the entire internet with exceptions.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com

Plans and prices

Blocker Free Free Free Website blocking · website exceptions · timed blocks · statistics Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com
Blocker Pro - Lifetime Access Price not published Pay once, own forever All Free features · application blocking · scheduled blocks · application password · locking features · custom user selection · breaks and allowances · free lifetime updates · email support Read 5 Oct 2026 · getcoldturkey.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Blocks can repeat weekly and be locked.
  • Statistics can be exported as JSON.
  • Settings and statistics stay stored locally.
  • Free plan includes timed blocks and statistics.

Limits

  • Does not support Linux, ChromeOS, Android, or iOS.
  • Administrator rights are required for installation.
  • Support is email-only and may take one to two business days.

Who it suits

Cold Turkey Blocker suits people who want scheduled or locked limits on websites and, on Windows, apps and games. Its free plan includes website blocking, exceptions, timed blocks, and statistics.

Verdict

Cold Turkey Blocker offers granular website limits, recurring locks, and Windows app blocking. Its platform support is limited to Windows and macOS, and installation requires administrator rights.

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