Cold Turkey
FeaturedPowerful website and application blocker for Windows and Mac that helps eliminate distractions. Features strict blocking that cannot be easily bypassed, including nuclear option for extreme focus.
Last updated: 2026-03-17 15:16
Overview
Cold Turkey is a productivity app that helps you block websites and applications to fight procrastination and digital distractions. It's known for being virtually impossible to bypass when blocking is active.
Features
- Website Blocking: Block distracting websites
- Application Blocking: Block apps and games
- Scheduled Blocks: Recurring blocking schedules
- Frozen Turkey: Lock computer during breaks
- Custom Block Messages: Motivational reminders
- Break Reminders: Enforce regular breaks
- Statistics: Track blocking and productivity
- Exceptions: Whitelist specific sites within blocked domains
- Timer Mode: Block for specific duration
- Password Protection: Prevent easy disabling
Cold Turkey Blocker (Free)
- Basic website and app blocking
- Scheduled blocks
- Statistics
- Windows and Mac
Cold Turkey Micromanager (Pro)
- Advanced scheduling
- Frozen Turkey (lock computer)
- Break enforcement
- Text blocks (block specific words)
- Random blocks
- Scripting capabilities
Frozen Turkey
- Lock your entire computer
- Force breaks from work
- Prevent continuous screen time
- Promote healthy work habits
Pricing
- Blocker: Free - Basic blocking features
- Micromanager: $39 one-time - Pro features
- Windows and macOS
- No subscription required
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