Hardcore Anti-Doomscrolling Tools

NFC physical device. Tap your phone to unlock blocked apps. No subscription — one-time purchase. Wirecutter & Esquire recommended.

Forces a breathing pause before opening social apps. 100K+ five-star reviews, research-backed.

Raspberry Pi DNS server that blocks ads and social media for every device on your network. Requires basic Linux knowledge.

Hide YouTube Shorts, recommended videos, and comments. Stay focused on what you chose to watch.

DNS-level blocking with a built-in UI. Easier setup than Pi-hole, supports social media blocklists.

Cloud DNS filtering service — change your router's DNS and social media is blocked instantly. No hardware needed.

The strictest blocker — once you set a block, there's no way to cancel until the timer ends.

Cross-device sync blocking (phone + computer + tablet). The OG distraction blocker.

Professionally maintained DNS blocklists with a dedicated social media category. 10K+ GitHub stars.

Shows a mindful prompt before opening distracting sites. Makes you think before you click.

Put your phone in, set the timer. Can't open until time's up. Low-tech but brutally effective.

Open-source website blocker with custom schedules. Block any site during your focus hours.

Minimalist phone with only calls, texts, maps, and music. Beautiful design, no social media.

Hide feeds on Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, LinkedIn. Keep the features, kill the scroll.

Screen time management + app blocking + deep focus mode. Recommended by NYT and Wired.

Router firmware with built-in ad/social media blocking. Cuts off distractions at the network level — impossible to bypass from your phone.

Minimalist phone with calls, texts, and Signal encryption. Designed by Jasper Morrison.

Adds delay before app opens + usage reminders + password protection. Let someone else set the password.

Set a daily time limit on distracting sites. When time's up, they're locked — no bypass.

NFC keychain that unlocks distracting apps. Same concept as Brick, lower price.