Watch the browser get quieter.
Short clip. Open the app, cut the feed, keep the useful parts, and get back to work.
YouTube Home gone
Shorts gone
X For You gone
Search still usable
4,200+ Mac users using Monk Mode to stop doom scrolling
Stop the feed.
Keep the part you came for.
Monk Mode strips out YouTube Home, Shorts, X For You, Reddit front pages, and the rest of the algorithm bait on your Mac. You still keep search, subscriptions, direct links, and the useful parts of the internet.
YouTube Home blocked
Shorts blocked
X For You blocked
Search still works
Free download
$15 lifetime unlock
Native Mac app
Set up in 2 minutes
Core moves
Three things that actually matter.
Keep it simple: remove the feed, lock focus when you need it, and stop letting low-value sites eat the whole day.
Remove the feed, not the site.
Kill Home, Shorts, For You, and front pages while keeping search, subscriptions, and direct links.
Lock in when it matters.
Start a strict session and let Monk Mode hold the line until the timer is finished.
Cap the sites that still sneak through.
Set a hard daily limit so a quick check stays a quick check instead of a lost afternoon.
How it works
Every feed routes through
Every feed routes through
Monk Mode first.
That one decision layer is the whole point. If it is noise, Monk Mode cuts it. If it is useful, you keep it.
Incoming
What tries to reach you
Blocked
What gets stopped
YouTube
Instagram
Reddit
Decision layer
Monk Mode Every feed filtered before it opens.
TikTok
X
312 verified reviews
People are getting their
People are getting their
time back.
Real reviews from real Mac users. No cherry-picking.
★★★★★
"I was losing 3+ hours a day to YouTube and Reddit. After one week with Monk Mode, I shipped a feature I'd been procrastinating on for a month."
★★★★★
"The feed-level blocking is genius. I can still search YouTube for tutorials but the home feed and Shorts are completely gone. No other blocker does this."
★★★★★
"I've tried Cold Turkey, Freedom, and SelfControl. Monk Mode is the only one that doesn't feel like a hack. Clean app, strict sessions, $15 for life."
★★★★★
"My screen time went from 6 hours of social media to under 45 minutes. I'm reading more, sleeping better, and actually finishing my to-do list."
★★★★★
"Finally an app that respects the fact that I NEED YouTube for work but don't need the algorithm pulling me into a 2-hour rabbit hole."
★★★★★
"Went from a 2-hour morning doom scroll to being at my desk by 8am. My manager noticed. No subscription means no guilt about another monthly app."
★★★★★
"I was losing 3+ hours a day to YouTube and Reddit. After one week with Monk Mode, I shipped a feature I'd been procrastinating on for a month."
★★★★★
"The feed-level blocking is genius. I can still search YouTube for tutorials but the home feed and Shorts are completely gone. No other blocker does this."
★★★★★
"I've tried Cold Turkey, Freedom, and SelfControl. Monk Mode is the only one that doesn't feel like a hack. Clean app, strict sessions, $15 for life."
★★★★★
"My screen time went from 6 hours of social media to under 45 minutes. I'm reading more, sleeping better, and actually finishing my to-do list."
★★★★★
"Finally an app that respects the fact that I NEED YouTube for work but don't need the algorithm pulling me into a 2-hour rabbit hole."
★★★★★
"Went from a 2-hour morning doom scroll to being at my desk by 8am. My manager noticed. No subscription means no guilt about another monthly app."
Simple pricing
$15 once.
Download it free first. If it works the way you want, unlock the full app once and keep it.
Feed-level blocking
Home, Shorts, For You, and front pages disappear without killing the whole site.
Strict focus sessions
Start a session, set the rules, and let Monk Mode stop the negotiation loop.
Daily limits and lifetime updates
Keep low-value sites in bounds and keep the app without another monthly bill.
FAQ
Questions? Answered.
Can Monk Mode block only parts of a website?
Yes. It supports feed-level blocking for surfaces like YouTube Home, YouTube Shorts, and X For You. You keep search, subscriptions, and direct links.
What does Monk Mode Mac block?
Strict focus sessions, daily website limits, and targeted feed surfaces including YouTube Home, YouTube Shorts, X For You, Reddit front page, Instagram Explore, and TikTok For You.
Is it subscription-based?
No. Download for free. Unlock the full app once for $15. That's it. No monthly fees, no annual renewals, no upsells.
What Macs are supported?
macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later, optimized for Apple Silicon. Works on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
How do I install it?
Click download, open the DMG, drag Monk Mode into Applications, and launch. Setup takes under 2 minutes. No account needed.
Can I bypass a strict session once it starts?
No. That's the point. Once a strict session is running, the rules hold until time is up. No override, no snooze, no negotiation. Your future self can't cheat.
Is my data private?
100%. Monk Mode runs entirely on your Mac. Nothing leaves your device. No analytics collected, no accounts, no data sold. Ever.
Join 4,200+ focused Mac users
Cut the feed before
Cut the feed before
it steals another month.
Install Monk Mode in a couple of minutes, keep the useful internet, and stop donating your attention to the algorithm.
Download free for Mac
Free download
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14-day guarantee
macOS 13+