https://github.com/olivierluethy/gooblock
Distraction Blocker for Google while searching
https://github.com/olivierluethy/gooblock
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Distraction Blocker for Google while searching
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/olivierluethy/gooblock
- Owner: olivierluethy
- Created: 2025-02-11T17:54:06.000Z (4 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-04-04T23:56:36.000Z (about 2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-05T00:23:57.678Z (about 2 months ago)
- Topics: distraction-blocker, google
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage:
- Size: 3.93 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 2
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: news.js
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README
# Gooblock: Search Shield for Google Search
## Overview
Gooblock is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your focus while using Google's search engine by blocking distracting features. It helps you stay on track when searching for specific information, preventing you from getting sidetracked by Google's various features and suggestions.
## Description
In today's fast-paced digital world, it's easy to lose focus while searching for information online. Google Search, while powerful, can often lead you down rabbit holes of distractions. Gooblock aims to mitigate this by providing a distraction-free search experience.
When you use Google Search, your original focus on a particular search can quickly be disrupted by features such as ads, suggested searches, and other distractions. You may only have the intention to search for a specific question but then you get recommendations for people, different topics and that how you'll lose quickly your focus or will quickly lose yourself about what you wanted to search right at the beginning. Gooblock helps you maintain your focus on the task at hand, allowing you to find the information you need without unnecessary interruptions.
## Features
- **Distraction Blocking:** Automatically blocks distracting elements on Google Search pages.
- **Customizable Settings:** Tailor the extension's behavior to suit your personal preferences.
- **Simple and Intuitive Interface:** Easy to install and use, with minimal setup required.
## Installation
1. Download the extension from the [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/gooblock-search-shield-fo/olfjnjnklfiladjkdjklniclinlfefml?authuser=1).
2. Click on the "Add to Chrome" button.
3. Confirm the installation by clicking "Add extension" in the pop-up dialog.
4. Once installed, the extension will automatically start working on Google Search pages.
## Usage
- Simply perform a search on Google, and Gooblock will automatically hide distracting elements.
- You can access the extension's settings by clicking on the Gooblock icon in the Chrome toolbar.
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions for improvements or new features, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Acknowledgments
- Thanks to the open-source community for their contributions and support.
- Inspired by the need for a focused search experience in a world full of distractions.
## Contact
For any inquiries or feedback, please reach out to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
## Resources
To test if the extension was compatible with different languages, as not everyone works with the default English language, I used this url to regularly change my browser language to see if it was compatible and if there were things I needed to add to make it work.
[Google Language Change](https://www.google.com/preferences?lang=1)
To make the image in 16, 48 and 128 pixels for logo
[Image Resizer](https://imageresizer.com/)
To sharpen the image
[Picsart](https://picsart.com/ai-image-enhancer/sharpen-image/)