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Configuring the Distraction Blocker

Rize's Distraction Blocker settings allow you to customize when Rize should try to prevent you from being distracted by websites and applications during your work sessions.

Choosing the Distraction Blocker Type​

You can choose to display the Distraction Blocker as a pop-up window or system notification, or you can turn the blocker off from the Distraction Blocker setting in Settings > Distraction Blocker.

Screenshot showing settings for the Distraction Blocker type

Setting Distraction Categories​

You can customize the categories that will trigger the Distraction Blocker from the Distraction Categories setting in Settings > Distraction Blocker. These categories can also be updated using the Distraction Blocker Enabled setting in Settings > Categories.

Screenshot showing Distraction Blocker settings

Setting the Blocker Threshold​

You can change the minimum time needed to trigger the Distraction Blocker from the Distraction Blocker Threshold setting in Settings > Distraction Blocker.

Enabling or Disabling Urge Surfing​

You can enable or disable Urge Surfing from the Urge Surfing setting in Settings > Distraction Blocker. When the Urge Surfing setting is enabled, you cannot dismiss the Distraction Blocker window for 10 seconds.

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Urge Surfing only applies to the Distraction Blocker pop-up window.

Configuring Tracking Rules​

The Distraction Blocker can be customized for individual apps or websites from Settings > Tracking Rules.

  • Click the "Edit" icon to edit the Tracking Rules for the app or website.
  • Enable or disable the Distraction Blocker using the Always Block, Block during Breaks, Block during Meetings, or Block during Focus Sessions settings.
Screenshot showing Tracking Rules settings