Block the programs you pick
Choose the programs that pull you away, like Discord, Steam, the Epic Games launcher, games, messaging apps or Spotify. Focus blocks them during a session.
Focus for Windows · Coming soon
Block distracting apps on your Windows PC.
Focus for Windows is a free app blocker for Windows 10 and 11. Pick the programs that pull you away, like Discord, Steam or a game, and start a focus session. Until the timer ends, Focus minimizes a blocked program whenever it comes to the front and shows its block screen instead. Nothing is closed, so you don't lose unsaved work.
Focus for Windows isn't out yet. Focus for Android is available now in early access on Google Play.
Free, no ads Windows 10 and 11 Same account as the phone app
Features
Blocking that leaves your work alone.
Strict sessions, schedules and a block screen that points you back to work, without closing anything you have open.
Minimized, never closed
When a blocked program comes to the front, Focus minimizes it. Nothing is closed, so unsaved work in it isn't lost.
A block screen with a way back
Focus shows its block screen with other things to do: write the thought down, solve a 30-second brain puzzle, take a break, or go back to work.
Strict and Standard sessions
Strict sessions can't be ended early, and Focus can't be quit from the tray until the timer ends. Standard sessions can end early after a short puzzle, which costs 50 XP and resets your streak.
Schedules and block rules
Schedules start sessions on their own on the days and times you set. Block rules set daily limits.
Keeps working in the tray
Close the window and Focus keeps running in the system tray, so blocking and schedules keep working. “Start with Windows” is optional and stays off until you turn it on.
Always-on-top mini timer
A small timer stays above your other windows, so the time left is always in view.
Notes and shortcuts
Press Ctrl+N to park a thought and get back to work, or open full notes. Ctrl+1 to Ctrl+4 move between the app's sections.
Brain games and progress
12 brain-training games, plus progress charts that show how you're doing.
How it works
Four steps to a quieter PC.
- Install and sign in
Install Focus for Windows on Windows 10 or 11, then sign in with your Focus email and password.
- Pick your distractions
Choose the programs to block, like Discord, Steam, a game or Spotify.
- Start a session
Choose Strict or Standard and start the timer, or set a schedule so sessions start on their own.
- Get on with your work
If a blocked program comes to the front, Focus minimizes it and shows its block screen. You can close the Focus window: it keeps blocking from the tray until the timer ends.
Works with
One Focus account. Three ways to use it.
Focus for Windows uses the same account as Focus for Android and Focus for Chrome.
Your streak comes with you
Sign in with the same Focus account and your streak and XP carry over between your phone, your PC and Chrome. Time you spend focusing on two devices at the same time counts once.
About Focus for AndroidBlock the program and its website
With Focus for Chrome installed too, blocking a program also blocks its website in Chrome during the session: Discord blocks discord.com, and Steam blocks store.steampowered.com. The app and the extension talk over a connection that stays on your computer.
About Focus for ChromeFocus for Android
Blocks apps on your phone with sessions you can't cancel, Phone-only mode, schedules, block rules and 12 brain games.
Android 7.0 or newerFocus for Windows
Blocks programs like Discord, Steam and games on your PC, with strict sessions, schedules, daily limits and an always-on-top mini timer.
Windows 10 and 11Focus for Chrome
Blocks distracting websites while you focus and hides YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. Works on its own or with Focus for Windows.
Google Chrome on any computerQuestions, answered
Focus for Windows FAQ.
Blocking programs, sessions, price and your account.
How do I block apps on my Windows PC?
Install Focus for Windows, sign in, and pick the programs you want blocked, like Discord, Steam or a game. Then start a focus session. Until the timer ends, Focus minimizes a blocked program whenever it comes to the front and shows its block screen. Focus for Windows runs on Windows 10 and 11.
Can I block Discord while studying?
Yes. Add Discord to the programs Focus blocks and start a session when you sit down to study, or set a schedule so one starts on its own at your study time. With Focus for Chrome installed too, discord.com is blocked in Chrome during the same session.
Can I block Steam and games on my PC?
Yes. Steam, Epic Games and the games themselves can all go on your block list. To limit play time rather than block it outright, use a block rule with a daily limit. With Focus for Chrome installed, blocking Steam also blocks store.steampowered.com in Chrome.
Does Focus close the programs it blocks?
No. When a blocked program comes to the front, Focus minimizes it and shows its block screen. Nothing is closed, so you don't lose unsaved work. From the block screen you can write the thought down, solve a 30-second brain puzzle, take a break, or go back to work.
Does Focus for Windows work when the window is closed?
Yes. Closing the window keeps Focus running in the system tray, so blocking and schedules keep working. If you want Focus to open on its own every time Windows starts, turn on “Start with Windows”. It stays off until you do.
Can I end a session early or quit Focus?
Not in a Strict session: it can't be ended early, and Focus can't be quit from the tray until the timer ends. A Standard session can end early after a short puzzle, which costs 50 XP and resets your streak.
Can Focus for Windows block websites too?
Not on its own: it blocks programs. Add Focus for Chrome and blocking a program also blocks its website in Chrome during the session, like discord.com for Discord. Focus for Chrome can block other websites you pick, too.
Is Focus for Windows free?
Yes, and it has no ads. Focus Pro can't be bought on Windows yet. If you have Pro from the Focus Android app, or a Pro pass bought with XP, it works on Windows when you sign in with the same account.
Does Focus for Windows use the same account as the phone app?
Yes. Sign in with your Focus email and password, and your streak and XP carry over between Focus for Android, Focus for Windows and Focus for Chrome. Time you spend focusing on two devices at the same time counts once.
Keep Discord, Steam and games out of your work time.
Focus for Windows is coming soon, free for Windows 10 and 11 with no ads. Until then, Focus for Android is in early access on Google Play.