That quick Slack check costs you 23 minutes
Research shows it takes an average of 23 minutes to refocus after an interruption. Every notification resets your deep work clock.
UC Irvine research
Block distracting apps and websites, structure your work with guided focus sessions, and track progress as you build focus habits. Everything integrated in one app.
Focus Is Harder Than It Looks. You're not lazy. You just need a better system!
That quick Slack check costs you 23 minutes
Research shows it takes an average of 23 minutes to refocus after an interruption. Every notification resets your deep work clock.
UC Irvine research
40% of your workday vanishes to distractions
Interruptions aren't just lost time—they compound. Each context switch reduces focus capacity, making the next switch even more damaging.
Microsoft, 2024
Your brain works in sprints, not marathons
Research from the University of Michigan and Stanford shows that short, focused bursts with regular breaks deliver 40% higher productivity and 50% less fatigue than marathon sessions.
University of Michigan & Stanford
Four integrated systems, one rhythm — principle on the left, product on the right.
Your brain works best in short bursts of focus. Not marathon sessions.
Your frequently distracting apps and websites will be completely blocked during focus sessions.
We keep track of time whilst you focus. Living discreetly in your menubar we will provide visual and audio nudges as we cycle through focus and breaks.
You can't improve what you don't track. Easily track your progress over time and improve your focus.
When you eliminate interruptions, your brain enters flow state and does its best work. Focus sprints improve concentration by +72% and task performance by +65%. That's transformational.
Your streak isn't just a number — it's proof you can focus. Loss aversion psychology shows the fear of breaking your streak is 2× more powerful than motivation to start fresh. Your momentum becomes self-sustaining.
A coach doesn't just time your workout — they narrate it. We guide you through every sprint with narration, visual cues, and audio signals. No timer management burden. Just guidance.
Visible progress isn't vanity — it's fuel. Research shows focus tracking + visibility increases productivity by +12% and drives sustained behavior change. Your focus streaks, your badges, your XP. All proof.
$20/year for FocusHacker, the focus app for Mac. That's $1.67/month. You get all features now and all future updates included. Start with a free 7-day trial.
Download the app from the Mac App Store. Block your distractions—any app on your Mac or any domain you choose. Set a focus time and we'll guide you through it. Build your focus streak and level up as you use it.
FocusHacker's distraction blocker works with any app installed on your Mac and any domain you choose. During your focus session, they won't open. Once your session ends, they're accessible again. You're in control.
Yes. FocusHacker works completely offline—no internet required. Download it, use it, build your streak with zero cloud dependency.
Yes. Every feature is backed by peer-reviewed research: focus sprints improve concentration by +72% (University of Michigan), progress tracking increases productivity by +12% (Harvard), and streaks build habits 2× faster than fresh starts (behavioral psychology).
Most competitors do one thing: they're timers, or blockers, or habit trackers. FocusHacker is a complete system. You get blocking + guided sessions + streak gamification + progress tracking all integrated together. You don't need four separate tools scattered across your Mac; you need one system that works.