// the landscape
+Honest look at what's out there.
+| + | Foqus | +BlockSite | +Cold Turkey | +Freedom | +
|---|---|---|---|---|
| {{ row.feature }} | ++ ✓ + ✕ + {{ row.foqus }} + | ++ ✓ + ✕ + {{ row.blocksite }} + | ++ ✓ + ✕ + {{ row.coldturkey }} + | ++ ✓ + ✕ + {{ row.freedom }} + | +
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+// what you get
+// a different philosophy
++ You choose the sites you want to be mindful about. When you visit one, Foqus asks why — it never says "no." +
++ The overlay speaks like a friend: "Come here often?", "Captain, we're drifting off course!" — warm, not clinical. +
++ All data stays on your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Period. Foqus literally cannot see your data. +
+// three simple steps
++ Choose the sites you want to be mindful about — your "avoid" list. Then add positive alternatives to your "visit" list. +
++ When you visit a flagged site, a beautiful overlay appears with a friendly message and your positive alternatives. +
++ Unblock anytime, no guilt. Foqus respects your agency — it's information, not punishment. You have the final say. +
+// honest pricing
++ The full Foqus experience. No limits, no catches, no account needed. +
++ For people who want sync. That's it. No paywalls on core features. +
++ Premium exists to cover sync costs, not to hold features hostage. +
+// intention-first browsing
++ Take back your browsing habits — gently, without shame. Foqus asks why you're here, not "no." +
+ +// the real problem
++ Brute-force blocking doesn't work long-term. It feels like punishment — + so you find workarounds, disable the extension, and feel worse than before. +
++ The problem was never your willpower. + The problem was the approach. +
+// your data, your device
++ Zero tracking scripts. No Google Analytics, no Mixpanel, no telemetry of any kind. +
++ Foqus never phones home. Your browsing data never leaves your machine. +
++ Install and go. No sign-up, no email, no profile. Just open the extension. +
++ Transparency isn't a feature — it's a principle. Inspect, verify, trust. +
++ Most site blockers collect your browsing data. Foqus was built differently on purpose. No cookie banner needed — because there's nothing to track. +
+// sound familiar?
++ "I need to finish my thesis but I keep ending up on Instagram. Every. Single. Time." +
++ "My wife told me I might have a phone problem. She's probably right." +
++ "I block one site and find three more to procrastinate on. It's an art form at this point." +
+Bauhaus Direction
++ Visual language for the Foqus marketing site. Museum-like, typographic, Berlin-minimal. Inspired by the extension's overlay aesthetic but lighter and more inviting. +
+01 — Color Palette
+02 — Typography
+Intention.
+Not another blocker
+Browse with awareness
+Privacy-first design
+A Chrome extension that replaces guilt and restriction with intention and awareness. Free, private, yours.
+Section Label
+03 — Floating Gradients
++ Soft, oversized gradient blobs that float behind content. Inspired by the extension's Three.js overlay but gentler — they add warmth without dominance. Used sparingly as section accents. +
+ + +04 — Illustrations
++ Bauhaus-inspired SVG illustrations. Abstract, geometric, using the gradient palette. Each maps to a concept in the product. +
+ +05 — Components
+Separated by 1px borders. No rounded corners. Bauhaus grid.
+Equal padding, consistent type scale. Content-first.
+Sharp edges, generous whitespace. Let content breathe.
+Used for "problem" and "persona" sections. Subtle gradient blobs add depth without overpowering.
+| Feature | +Foqus | +Other | +
|---|---|---|
| Intention-first | +✓ | +✕ | +
| Privacy-first | +✓ | +✕ | +
06 — Layout
+07 — Section Map
+08 — Principles
+Bold headlines and generous whitespace create hierarchy. No decoration needed — scale and weight are the tools.
+Floating blurs at 8-15% opacity. Never competing with text. Warmth in the periphery, clarity at center.
+No border-radius on cards. 1px borders or gap-px grids. The geometry is the aesthetic.
+Labels in the left 4 columns, content in the right 8. Creates a consistent reading rhythm across sections.
+Alternate between light and dark sections. Dark sections get subtle gradient blobs. Light sections stay clean.
+Each SVG maps to a product concept. Abstract enough to be Bauhaus, specific enough to communicate.
+Font Comparison
+Each section renders the same content in a different font. Only elements marked MONO use Noto Sans Mono.
+ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ +
++ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 +
++ A Chrome extension that replaces guilt and restriction with intention and awareness. Free, private, yours. +
+ + Add to Chrome + ++ You choose sites to be mindful about. When you visit one, Foqus asks why — it never says no. +
++ The overlay speaks like a friend: "Come here often?" — warm, not clinical. +
++ All data stays on your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Period. +
++ That's not a failure — that's a design flaw. Brute-force blocking feels like punishment, so you find workarounds. The problem was never your willpower. +
+Chrome Extension
++ A gentle Chrome extension that helps you notice your browsing habits — without blocking, guilt, or surveillance. +
+The problem
++ Brute-force blocking doesn't work long-term. Foqus takes a different approach — it asks you to pause and consider, not stop. +
+Three principles
+You choose sites to be mindful about. When you visit one, Foqus asks why — it never says no.
+The overlay speaks like a friend — "Come here often?" — warm, not clinical.
+All data stays on your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Foqus cannot see your data.
+How it works
+Choose sites you want to be mindful about. Add positive alternatives you'd rather visit.
+When you visit a flagged site, a beautiful overlay appears with a friendly message and your alternatives.
+Unblock anytime. No guilt, no judgment. It's information, not punishment.
+Who it's for
+"I need to finish my thesis but I keep ending up on Instagram."
+"My wife told me I might have a phone problem."
+"I block one site and find three more to procrastinate on."
+Features
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+Pricing
++ Every core feature, no limits, no account. Premium adds cross-device sync for those who want it — nothing else goes behind a paywall. +
+Everything. Forever.
+Cross-device sync. Coming soon.
+Privacy
+Zero tracking scripts of any kind.
+Your browsing data never leaves your machine.
+Install and use. No sign-up required.
+Because there's nothing to track.
+Comparison
+| + | Foqus | +BlockSite | +Cold Turkey | +Freedom | +
|---|---|---|---|---|
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+ A Chrome extension that replaces guilt and restriction with intention and awareness. Free, private, yours. +
+ + Add to Chrome + ++ That's not a failure — that's a design flaw. Brute-force blocking feels like punishment, so you find workarounds. The problem was never your willpower. +
++ You choose sites to be mindful about. When you visit one, Foqus asks why — it never says no. +
++ The overlay speaks like a friend: "Come here often?" Warm, not clinical. +
++ All data stays on your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Period. +
+Choose sites to be mindful about. Add positive alternatives you'd rather visit.
+Visit a flagged site and a beautiful overlay appears with a friendly message and your alternatives.
+Unblock anytime. No guilt, no judgment. You always have the final say.
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++ Every core feature, no limits, no account. Premium adds cross-device sync — nothing else goes behind a paywall. +
++ Premium exists to cover sync costs, not to hold features hostage. +
+No analytics. Zero tracking scripts.
+No server calls. Data never leaves your machine.
+No accounts. Install and go.
+No cookie banner. Nothing to track.
++ Foqus helps you notice your browsing habits with friendly nudges instead of hard blocks. No guilt, no tracking, no accounts. +
+ +Why Foqus exists
++ Brute-force blocking doesn't work long-term. Foqus replaces restriction with a moment of awareness — a pause, not a wall. +
++ You choose sites to be mindful about. Foqus asks why, never says no. +
++ Friendly messages like "Come here often?" — warm, not clinical. +
++ All data on your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. +
+How it works
+Choose sites to be mindful about and add positive alternatives.
+Visit a flagged site and a beautiful overlay shows a friendly message with your alternatives.
+Unblock anytime, no guilt. It's awareness, not punishment.
+Who it's for
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+Features
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+Pricing
++ Every feature, no limits, no account. Optional premium adds sync — nothing else behind a paywall. +
+Privacy
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