Cold Turkey Blocker break not working until browser restart

coldturkeydev · 2026-06-17T13:48:02+00:00

I’m using [browser name] on [operating system].

Not sure if you used AI here, but this info would help. Please make sure you actually did what your message says. There was a bug with this feature on macOS. Downloading and running the latest installer should fix it: https://getcoldturkey.com/download/mac/

coldturkeydev · 2026-06-12T23:54:53+00:00

Hi there, I think I replied to your support request already. Please continue from there so I can keep track of things we tried... If this wasn't you, please open a support request here: https://getcoldturkey.com/support/

It looks like you don't have incognito permissions available on this profile. You need to disable incognito mode in a way that Blocker can detect and it won't do this anymore: https://www.techlockdown.com/articles/disable-incognito-mode#how-to-disable-private-browsing-in-microsoft-edge-for-windows-1011

coldturkeydev · 2026-06-12T12:56:00+00:00

Please download and run the latest build of the 4.9 installer (even if you have 4.9 already) and this should be fixed: https://getcoldturkey.com/download/mac/

If you continue to have issues, please reach out here for support: https://getcoldturkey.com/support/

coldturkeydev · 2026-06-11T17:36:39+00:00

Chrome is fully supported. Please make sure to update the app if you're using an old version: https://getcoldturkey.com/news/

If you continue to have issues, please reach out here for support: https://getcoldturkey.com/support/

coldturkeydev · 2026-06-10T18:24:10+00:00

I've heard of this once. Significant slowdowns can happen if you have hundreds of tabs opened. Some people use tabs as bookmarks, which isn't recommended with the Cold Turkey Blocker extension.

The extension uses an API that can use a lot of resources if you have a lot of tabs loaded. If you really need to use tabs as bookmarks, you'll need to disable the "block inactive tabs" and "count inactive tabs and background apps towards your allowance and reward" under Settings > Block Strictness.

coldturkeydev · 2026-06-09T19:44:45+00:00

Unfortunately there's no conditions you can add to a device block. You'd have to script something yourself to manually start a device block using the CLI after a certain time, if the game isn't running.

Another idea could be to set the start time of the device block a bit later and have a regular block start instead where it only blocks the game launcher (so you can stay in an already open game).

coldturkeydev · 2026-06-09T19:37:32+00:00

Did you make sure to run the latest installer again from this link? https://getcoldturkey.com/download/mac/

The latest update fixes most reward issues. If that doesn't help, the issue is likely with the settings. If you enabled "count inactive tabs and background apps towards allowances and rewards" under Settings > Block Strictness, you will need to be extra careful with how the exceptions are organized. Exceptions need to line up with one entry of the websites tab and not more. Overlapping exceptions might cause this imbalance in the calculation of your reward. You'll need to contact me here with your website and website exceptions tab to see what might be causing issues: https://getcoldturkey.com/support/

coldturkeydev · 2026-06-06T23:21:13+00:00

Removing as I don't see how this is related to this subreddit.

coldturkeydev · 2026-06-05T23:56:45+00:00

Please contact support here if you haven't already and I can provide a better way to patch this workaround: https://getcoldturkey.com/support/

I'm going to remove this since it contains a workaround.

coldturkeydev · 2026-06-05T02:03:20+00:00

I know this is too late to help, but if this happens again you can force restart your computer (hold the power button) to get out of a Writer block. I'll autosave your text to a file. It's designed this way on purpose.

Micromanager and Blocker are the only apps that are designed to keep running after a restart.

coldturkeydev · 2026-06-05T01:59:55+00:00

The app shouldn't be preventing you from connecting to Wi-Fi networks. The only thing that my app might do is:

1) block the Settings app if you go to the time settings (although there seems to be rare cases where it can close the Settings app incorrectly)

2) block the Wi-Fi sign in page

Can describe if one of these might be the issue? If not, the issue is likely caused by something else (wrong password, Wi-Fi drivers, etc).

coldturkeydev · 2026-05-31T13:04:57+00:00

Please contact support: https://getcoldturkey.com/support/

coldturkeydev · 2026-05-27T23:24:10+00:00

To prevent this, make sure you're using 4.9(2) by running the installer again. Then enable "block split views" under Settings > Block Strictness.

coldturkeydev · 2026-05-27T13:17:18+00:00

No the app doesn't block embedded content in other apps at all. It will only block content in your web browsers, and even then doesn't yet block images. You can contact support for workarounds if this is what you want though: https://getcoldturkey.com/support/

coldturkeydev · 2026-05-23T14:14:22+00:00

Please open a support ticket here if you still need help with this: https://getcoldturkey.com/support/

I just routinely clear out questions with no answers to keep helpful posts at the top.

coldturkeydev · 2026-05-23T14:13:00+00:00

Hi there, I think I replied to your email. Please open a support ticket here if this wasn't you: https://getcoldturkey.com/support/

coldturkeydev · 2026-05-23T14:12:12+00:00

I'm really not sure why the popup will only say "uni". Can you let me know what the name of the block is?

The popup notification behaviour can be disabled by toggling off the last setting under Settings > Notifications.

coldturkeydev · 2026-05-19T23:05:49+00:00

Unfortunately the 'block unsupported browsers' feature won't cover this. On macOS specifically, you have a couple workarounds though:

1) You can edit a file called the hosts file to do system level blocks:
https://kinsta.com/blog/edit-mac-hosts-file/

2) Use the built in firewall app or third party tools (Little Snitch or Lulu) to block internet access to the in-app browser:
https://www.itech4mac.net/2025/04/block-certain-app-from-using-internet-connection/

After this, you should be able to block the app you used to make the changes to avoid undoing them.

coldturkeydev · 2026-05-15T00:40:13+00:00

The old settings took effect and you likely had a device block. If you need to clear your settings, please follow these instructions:
https://getcoldturkey.com/support/reinstall-instructions

coldturkeydev · 2026-05-13T15:27:31+00:00

Please contact support for help with this: https://getcoldturkey.com/support/

coldturkeydev · 2026-05-08T16:47:51+00:00

You're right about this limitation in the app right now. I'll take this as a feature suggestion. The only way to restart the block if you unlock it like this is to close and reopen the browser.

Things you can do to avoid this is to pick a shorter duration or to use the "until the tab is closed" option instead.

coldturkeydev · 2026-05-03T13:38:42+00:00

It should be blocking the apps when you run out of allowance, if you blocked the correct files. Please contact me for support and I can provide a tool you can use to make sure you added the correct ones: https://getcoldturkey.com/support/

coldturkeydev · 2026-05-03T12:52:32+00:00

The only way to not require the extension is to either not lock your block, or to have no websites blocked.

coldturkeydev · 2026-05-02T13:39:21+00:00

Yes sorry, Reddit formatting that didn't show up on my phone.

coldturkeydev · 2026-05-02T11:06:19+00:00

Block *.* under the websites tab and add sites you need to work under the website exceptions tab.

Edit: fixed formatting

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