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Cold Turkey

Cold Turkey is a website and application blocker designed to reduce digital distractions and improve focus by locking access to specified

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Overview

Cold Turkey blocks websites, applications, and device access with customizable schedules, locking features, and break allowances to help users manage time and avoid distractions. It supports Windows and macOS with lifetime updates and local data storage.

Updated Oct 15, 2026

6 things

What Cold Turkey has

Apps

Windows
macOS

For developers

A command-line interface that lets you run the tool from a terminal or scripts.

Support

Get help from the support team by writing to them via email.
Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool. One of 13 Personal Productivity tools with human support.

Pricing

Get your money back just by asking within a set time, no reason needed.

13 features

Key Features

Custom block lists
Use the default distraction list, import pre-made categories, or create your own custom block lists.
Domain blocking
Add reddit.com to the block list to block all Reddit pages and subdomains.
Application blocking
Games and other distracting applications can be blocked alongside websites.
Device blocks
Lock, log off or shutdown your computer using a device block. This feature makes it easy to schedule time away from your device and can be found under Blocks > Device Blocks .
Weekly schedule
Click and drag directly on the schedule to add a block. The schedule will automatically repeat every week. Set it and forget it.
Block locking
To prevent yourself from easily disabling the block, you can choose to lock your block. A locked block will automatically prevent you from being able to disable the extension or uninstall the app.
Breaks
Set some breaks to limit time spent on blocked websites and apps instead of doing a complete block.
Pomodoro breaks
Pomodoro breaks alternate the block on and off for set periods of time while you work.
Usage allowances
Allowances allow for blocked items until a certain limit is reached. They can be set for a rolling window of time or for every scheduled block, day, week or month with a custom refill time.
Reward breaks
Rewards are breaks given after working a certain amount of time. Rewarded breaks can add up over time but will expire after every scheduled block, day, week, or month.
Distraction statistics
Uncover your top distractions and let the data guide what to block. By default, your stats include visits made in incognito mode and persists if you clear your browser history.
Automatic block starts
At some point you may need to temporarily disable a block. With other blockers, if you forget to turn on the block, it's easy to start wasting time again. With Cold Turkey Blocker, you can have the blocks automatically start to avoid that.
Per-user blocking
Use a shared computer? Choose which user accounts are affected by the block to keep everyone happy.

Pros and cons

Pros

Highly customizable blocking options for websites and applications.
Locking mechanisms prevent easy circumvention of blocks.
Supports scheduling and recurring blocks for consistent focus periods.
Local data storage ensures user privacy and control over distraction statistics.
One-time purchase with lifetime updates and multi-device use for personal computers.

Cons

No support for Linux, ChromeOS, Android, or iOS platforms.
No phone or screen-sharing support for customer service.
Blocking effectiveness may vary with some applications or websites.
User interface and development pace may be slower compared to larger companies.
High CPU usage may occur briefly after launching with admin privileges.

Developer features

Command-line controls
Start, stop, and edit blocks using the command line. This lets you automate your blocks using third party apps. Check out the full list of available parameters.

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6 things

What Cold Turkey has

Apps

Windows
macOS

For developers

A command-line interface that lets you run the tool from a terminal or scripts.

Support

Get help from the support team by writing to them via email.
Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool. One of 13 Personal Productivity tools with human support.

Pricing

Get your money back just by asking within a set time, no reason needed.

13 features

Key Features

Custom block lists
Use the default distraction list, import pre-made categories, or create your own custom block lists.
Domain blocking
Add reddit.com to the block list to block all Reddit pages and subdomains.
Application blocking
Games and other distracting applications can be blocked alongside websites.
Device blocks
Lock, log off or shutdown your computer using a device block. This feature makes it easy to schedule time away from your device and can be found under Blocks > Device Blocks .
Weekly schedule
Click and drag directly on the schedule to add a block. The schedule will automatically repeat every week. Set it and forget it.
Block locking
To prevent yourself from easily disabling the block, you can choose to lock your block. A locked block will automatically prevent you from being able to disable the extension or uninstall the app.
Breaks
Set some breaks to limit time spent on blocked websites and apps instead of doing a complete block.
Pomodoro breaks
Pomodoro breaks alternate the block on and off for set periods of time while you work.
Usage allowances
Allowances allow for blocked items until a certain limit is reached. They can be set for a rolling window of time or for every scheduled block, day, week or month with a custom refill time.
Reward breaks
Rewards are breaks given after working a certain amount of time. Rewarded breaks can add up over time but will expire after every scheduled block, day, week, or month.
Distraction statistics
Uncover your top distractions and let the data guide what to block. By default, your stats include visits made in incognito mode and persists if you clear your browser history.
Automatic block starts
At some point you may need to temporarily disable a block. With other blockers, if you forget to turn on the block, it's easy to start wasting time again. With Cold Turkey Blocker, you can have the blocks automatically start to avoid that.
Per-user blocking
Use a shared computer? Choose which user accounts are affected by the block to keep everyone happy.

Pros and cons

Pros

Highly customizable blocking options for websites and applications.
Locking mechanisms prevent easy circumvention of blocks.
Supports scheduling and recurring blocks for consistent focus periods.
Local data storage ensures user privacy and control over distraction statistics.
One-time purchase with lifetime updates and multi-device use for personal computers.

Cons

No support for Linux, ChromeOS, Android, or iOS platforms.
No phone or screen-sharing support for customer service.
Blocking effectiveness may vary with some applications or websites.
User interface and development pace may be slower compared to larger companies.
High CPU usage may occur briefly after launching with admin privileges.

Developer features

Command-line controls
Start, stop, and edit blocks using the command line. This lets you automate your blocks using third party apps. Check out the full list of available parameters.

You?

Be the first to rate Cold Turkey

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See Cold Turkey at work before you try it.

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0 questions

Cold Turkey

Overview

What Cold Turkey has

Apps

For developers

Support

Pricing

Key Features

Custom block lists

Domain blocking

Application blocking

Device blocks

Weekly schedule

Block locking

Breaks

Pomodoro breaks

Usage allowances

Reward breaks

Distraction statistics

Automatic block starts

Per-user blocking

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Developer features

Command-line controls

Be the first to rate Cold Turkey

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

What Cold Turkey has

Apps

For developers

Support

Pricing

Key Features

Custom block lists

Domain blocking

Application blocking

Device blocks

Weekly schedule

Block locking

Breaks

Pomodoro breaks

Usage allowances

Reward breaks

Distraction statistics

Automatic block starts

Per-user blocking

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Developer features

Command-line controls

Be the first to rate Cold Turkey

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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