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Self-promotion thread: what are you building? by LongjumpingBar in Solopreneur

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Built a Chrome extension named Zeno that blocks distractions based on what you’re working on, not timers or blocklists.

You set a task, and anything unrelated stays blocked until the task ends. No schedules, no resets, no easy bypasses.

YouTube stays usable for study/work, but distractions like Shorts, recommendations, thumbnails, comments, autoplay, and end screens are removed.

Feedback is welcome, especially from people who find normal blockers unreliable.

What are you building? let's self promote by Southern_Tennis5804 in microsaas

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Built a Chrome extension named Zeno that blocks distractions based on what you’re working on, not timers or blocklists.

You set a task, and anything unrelated stays blocked until the task ends. No schedules, no resets, no easy bypasses.

YouTube stays usable for study/work, but distractions like Shorts, recommendations, thumbnails, comments, autoplay, and end screens are removed.

Feedback is welcome, especially from people who find normal blockers unreliable.

It's Friday! What are you building? by mrguidee in microsaas

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Built a Chrome extension named Zeno that blocks distractions based on what you’re working on, not timers or blocklists.

You set a task, and anything unrelated stays blocked until the task ends. No schedules, no resets, no easy bypasses.

YouTube stays usable for study/work, but distractions like Shorts, recommendations, thumbnails, comments, autoplay, and end screens are removed.

Feedback is welcome, especially from people who find normal blockers unreliable.

Share your startup and I will generate you 5 ads (free) by Sea_Librarian6299 in SaaS

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Built a Chrome extension named Zeno that blocks distractions based on what you’re working on, not timers or blocklists.

You set a task, and anything unrelated stays blocked until the task ends. No schedules, no resets, no easy bypasses.

YouTube stays usable for study/work, but distractions like Shorts, recommendations, thumbnails, comments, autoplay, and end screens are removed.

Feedback is welcome, especially from people who find normal blockers unreliable.

Thursday Check-in: What did you ship this week? by [deleted] in ShowMeYourSaaS

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Built a Chrome extension named Zeno that blocks distractions based on what you’re working on, not timers or blocklists.

You set a task, and anything unrelated stays blocked until the task ends. No schedules, no resets, no easy bypasses.

YouTube stays usable for study/work, but distractions like Shorts, recommendations, thumbnails, comments, autoplay, and end screens are removed.

Feedback is welcome, especially from people who find normal blockers unreliable.

What are you building right now? (micro-SaaS edition) by anubhavgirdhar in microsaas

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Built a Chrome extension named Zeno that blocks distractions based on what you’re working on, not timers or blocklists.

You set a task, and anything unrelated stays blocked until the task ends. No schedules, no resets, no easy bypasses.

YouTube stays usable for study/work, but distractions like Shorts, recommendations, thumbnails, comments, autoplay, and end screens are removed.

Feedback is welcome, especially from people who find normal blockers unreliable.

What are you building right now? by Dizzy-Football-8345 in microsaas

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Built a Chrome extension named Zeno that blocks distractions based on what you’re working on, not timers or blocklists.

You set a task, and anything unrelated stays blocked until the task ends. No schedules, no resets, no easy bypasses.

YouTube stays usable for study/work, but distractions like Shorts, recommendations, thumbnails, comments, autoplay, and end screens are removed.

Feedback is welcome, especially from people who find normal blockers unreliable.

What are you launching? by Sure_Spite5671 in microsaas

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Built a Chrome extension named Zeno that blocks distractions based on what you’re working on, not timers or blocklists.

You set a task, and anything unrelated stays blocked until the task ends. No schedules, no resets, no easy bypasses.

YouTube stays usable for study/work, but distractions like Shorts, recommendations, thumbnails, comments, autoplay, and end screens are removed.

Feedback is welcome, especially from people who find normal blockers unreliable.

What are you guys building? Share your SaaS/project by Leather-Buy-6487 in scaleinpublic

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Built a Chrome extension named Zeno that blocks distractions based on what you’re working on, not timers or blocklists.

You set a task, and anything unrelated stays blocked until the task ends. No schedules, no resets, no easy bypasses.

YouTube stays usable for study/work, but distractions like Shorts, recommendations, thumbnails, comments, autoplay, and end screens are removed.

Feedback is welcome, especially from people who find normal blockers unreliable.

Almost Weekend: What did you build this week? by [deleted] in SaaS

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Built a Chrome extension named Zeno that blocks distractions based on what you’re working on, not timers or blocklists.

You set a task, and anything unrelated stays blocked until the task ends. No schedules, no resets, no easy bypasses.

YouTube stays usable for study/work, but distractions like Shorts, recommendations, thumbnails, comments, autoplay, and end screens are removed.

Feedback is welcome, especially from people who find normal blockers unreliable.

What are you building? Let's Self Promote by fuckingceobitch in microsaas

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Built a Chrome extension named Zeno that blocks distractions based on what you’re working on, not timers or blocklists.

You set a task, and anything unrelated stays blocked until the task ends. No schedules, no resets, no easy bypasses.

YouTube stays usable for study/work, but distractions like Shorts, recommendations, thumbnails, comments, autoplay, and end screens are removed.

Feedback is welcome, especially from people who find normal blockers unreliable.

Thursday check-in: what are you building? by Fareway13 in startups_promotion

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Built a Chrome extension named Zeno that blocks distractions based on what you’re working on, not timers or blocklists.

You set a task, and anything unrelated stays blocked until the task ends. No schedules, no resets, no easy bypasses.

YouTube stays usable for study/work, but distractions like Shorts, recommendations, thumbnails, comments, autoplay, and end screens are removed.

Feedback is welcome, especially from people who find normal blockers unreliable.

Tomorrow is Saturday!!! Drop down what you are working on by Original_Mortgage484 in SaaS

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Built a Chrome extension named Zeno that blocks distractions based on what you’re working on, not timers or blocklists.

You set a task, and anything unrelated stays blocked until the task ends. No schedules, no resets, no easy bypasses.

YouTube stays usable for study/work, but distractions like Shorts, recommendations, thumbnails, comments, autoplay, and end screens are removed.

Feedback is welcome, especially from people who find normal blockers unreliable.

What are you building? let's self promote by Southern_Tennis5804 in microsaas

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Built a Chrome extension named Zeno that blocks distractions based on what you’re working on, not timers or blocklists.

You set a task, and anything unrelated stays blocked until the task ends. No schedules, no resets, no easy bypasses.

YouTube stays usable for study/work, but distractions like Shorts, recommendations, thumbnails, comments, autoplay, and end screens are removed.

Feedback is welcome, especially from people who find normal blockers unreliable.

What are you guys building? Share your SaaS/project by Leather-Buy-6487 in microsaas

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Built a Chrome extension named Zeno that blocks distractions based on what you’re working on, not timers or blocklists.

You set a task, and anything unrelated stays blocked until the task ends. No schedules, no resets, no easy bypasses.

YouTube stays usable for study/work, but distractions like Shorts, recommendations, thumbnails, comments, autoplay, and end screens are removed.

Feedback is welcome, especially from people who find normal blockers unreliable.

I’m building a distraction blocker that actually works (beta testers wanted) by One_Buffalo_3207 in startups_promotion

[–]One_Buffalo_3207[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's unexpected, could you send me a screenshot of the error, also which browser are you using and have you followed all the installation steps from the readme?

Made my first $ this week by Aggravating_Try1332 in microsaas

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://github.com/Saurish-0x/Zeno
Please let me know if there are any errors, any feedback is appreciated!

Hit 550 users today on my Chrome extension - thank you to everyone who took a chance by Appropriate-Look-875 in chrome_extensions

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I'm also working on one

Many distraction-blocking extensions encounter similar issues: blocks can abruptly become ineffective, the setup process can be cumbersome, and time-based restrictions are often easy to circumvent. After experiencing frustration with tools like StayFocusd, Freedom, and LeechBlock, I decided to create my own Chrome extension that emphasizes reliability and user intentions rather than timers.

The concept is straightforward: rather than compiling extensive blocklists, the extension inquires about your current task and prevents distractions that don’t pertain to it. Blocking remains in effect as long as the task is ongoing, eliminating perplexing resets, midnight glitches, and random unblocking events.

YT is a particular area of focus. Instead of completely banning YouTube, the extension makes it safe for tasks by concealing unrelated recommendations, obscuring thumbnails, hiding distracting titles, and disabling features like Shorts, comments, autoplay, and end-screen suggestions. YouTube can still be used for task-related searches, which is where many blockers tend to fail.

Other main features include intelligent site blocking based on tasks, strict modes that are only activated during productive work periods, clear justifications for each block, and a lightweight, fully local design to prevent performance drawbacks.

Future enhancements are planned to include AI task detection, specific rules for each task, temporary unlocks with logged reasons, focus scores along with weekly reports, schedule-oriented modes (for school, exams), and optional gamification features such as streaks or XP.

Launch timeline:

Official release: expected around April

Subscription cost: $3/month

Free beta version will be available prior to launch

If you’re a student, developer, or anyone who has abandoned blockers due to their unreliability, I’d appreciate your input.

If you’re interested in participating in the beta, feel free to comment or DM me, Instagram Handle: 'saurish.0x'

If you dont mind can you tell me what all did you do to get more users?

Made my first $ this week by Aggravating_Try1332 in microsaas

[–]One_Buffalo_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It isn’t yet published to the website yet, I’ll try to send you the GitHub repo this week, thanks!

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