Looking for a News Feed Eradicator alternative?
Why people look for a News Feed Eradicator alternative
- A hidden feed is still one click from the rest of the site.
- No blocking, schedules or timer.
- You want progress you can see.
What ZenTab does differently
- Blocks sites as well as feeds, with Intent Mode time passes, schedules and Strict Mode.
- A focus timer, ambience, tasks and a streak graph.
- Adult site blocking, on from install.
- The Urge Report shows how often you reached for a blocked site.
When to stay with News Feed Eradicator
Stay with News Feed Eradicator if you only want feeds gone, for free, with nothing else to set up. It does some things ZenTab doesn't:
- Free and open source.
- Supports some social sites that ZenTab's Feed Eraser doesn't.
- Tiny and simple, with quote lists you can import and export.
Other News Feed Eradicator alternatives
- BlockSite
A popular blocker with phone apps and cross-device sync, on a subscription.
ZenTab vs BlockSite - StayFocusd
A long-running, free Chrome extension built around daily time allowances.
ZenTab vs StayFocusd - LeechBlock NG
A free, open-source and very configurable blocker for Firefox and Chrome.
ZenTab vs LeechBlock NG - Cold Turkey
A strict desktop blocker for Windows and Mac that can lock apps and the whole computer.
ZenTab vs Cold Turkey - Freedom
A cross-device blocker that runs synced sessions on your phone and computer at once.
ZenTab vs Freedom - Forest
A gamified focus timer where a virtual tree grows while you stay focused.
ZenTab vs Forest - Momentum
A beautiful New Tab dashboard with photos, quotes and to-dos, with focus tools in Plus.
ZenTab vs Momentum - Unhook
A free extension that strips YouTube down: no recommendations, Shorts, comments or home feed.
ZenTab vs Unhook - BlockerX
An adult content blocker with an accountability partner, on a yearly or lifetime plan.
ZenTab vs BlockerX - one sec
Makes you take a breath before a distracting app or site opens, on your phone and computer.
ZenTab vs one sec
Frequently asked questions
Is ZenTab free?
Yes. The free plan blocks 10 sites, hides YouTube Shorts and includes the focus timer, Zen New Tab and streak, with no time limit. Pro is $10 once, with a 7-day free trial and a 14-day refund.
Can I use ZenTab and News Feed Eradicator together?
You can, but most people pick one, so there's a single set of rules to manage. If you keep both, move your website blocking to ZenTab and keep News Feed Eradicator for what ZenTab doesn't do.
How long does switching from News Feed Eradicator take?
About a minute. Add ZenTab to Chrome, pick the distraction packs you want in the 60-second setup, and add any other sites from your old list in Site Blocker.
Try ZenTab free
Block distracting sites, hide endless feeds and grow a focus streak. Free forever, with a 7-day Pro trial and no card. Pro is $10 once, with a 14-day money-back guarantee.