FocusLock

Spec sheet

Purpose

FocusLock is an OS-level distraction blocker that blocks websites and apps across the computer.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tryfocuslock.com

Privacy

Focus profiles, session history, block lists, statistics, and settings are stored locally, and the privacy policy says FocusLock has no crash reporting or day-to-day activity tracking.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tryfocuslock.com

Support

The maker invites users to report issues or contribute through GitHub and offers optional donations through Ko-fi.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tryfocuslock.com

App blocking

It can block apps by process name, and its process-check loop runs every two seconds.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tryfocuslock.com

Focus sessions

Sessions can use Hardcore Mode, which the site says cannot be ended early, or Friend Lock, which lets a trusted person unlock a session with a token.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tryfocuslock.com

Intended use limit

The terms describe FocusLock as a voluntary productivity tool and say it is not a parental control system or a sole means of restricting content.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tryfocuslock.com

Scheduling and timers

Features include a configurable Pomodoro timer and recurring sessions set with cron syntax.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tryfocuslock.com

Source and license

The source code is public and FocusLock is released under the GPL-3.0 license.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tryfocuslock.com

Updates

Update checks contact the update server and GitHub API with the operating system, CPU architecture, and app version; the policy says the IP address is not logged or stored.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tryfocuslock.com

Usage analytics

Optional per-app usage tracking is off by default, stores samples in a local SQLite database, and deletes stored samples when disabled.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tryfocuslock.com

Website blocking

It blocks sites through the OS hosts file, so the blocks apply across browsers without an extension or per-browser setup.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tryfocuslock.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Distraction Blocking Software#23 of 297.4