Redirect distracting sites to search engines that plant trees and clean the ocean.
Mindful Block turns distracted browsing into something good. Blocked sites redirect to Ecosia and OceanHero, search engines that plant trees and clean the ocean.
Most site blockers just say no. Mindful Block says: go here instead. Every time you try to visit a site you're trying to avoid, you get redirected to a search on Ecosia or OceanHero. Those searches plant trees and remove plastic from the ocean. Your distraction becomes a small act of good.
Add to Chrome — it's freeHow it works
- Add the sites that distract you to your block list
- When you visit one, Mindful Block redirects you to a mindful search on Ecosia or OceanHero
- The search query is drawn from your own list of Search ideas — things you actually want to explore
- You can customise both lists at any time
Features
- Calm Guard — the main on/off toggle for redirects, pauseable with one click
- Right-click to pause — pause or resume without opening the popup
- Ecosia and OceanHero — both enabled by default, use one or both
- Image search mode — optional, for a more visual redirect experience
Add to Chrome — it's free
About
Mindful Block is part of Calm & Fluffy, a newsletter about intentional living, mindful tech use, and making the internet a little less frantic.
Disclaimer
This extension has no affiliation with Ecosia or OceanHero. It simply redirects to their public search pages.
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Mindful Block is a project by Calm & Fluffy. A free newsletter that thoughtfully explores technology and well-being, thoughtfully explored. Stay in the loop for more useful tools, perspectives, and updates.
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If you find Mindful Block useful, you can support its development on through a small donation.
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Please feel free to send me an email at mindfulblock@calmfluffy.cloud
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Privacy policy
Mindful Block does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.
All settings (your block list, search ideas, and preferences) are stored locally on your device using Chrome's built-in storage. If you have Chrome sync enabled, this data syncs across your own devices via your Google account. It is never sent to us or any third party.
The extension monitors browser navigation solely to detect visits to domains on your block list. It does not log, record, or transmit your browsing history.
Mindful Block has no analytics, no tracking, and no external servers.
For questions, contact: mindfulblock@calmfluffy.cloud
Last updated: March 2026