Mindova review
A free Chrome-focused blocker with limits, focus sessions, and attention insights.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Mindova is a browser extension for managing online attention by blocking distracting websites and setting boundaries around browsing. It is aimed at people who want lightweight website controls in supported desktop Chromium browsers, including Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi. Its core tools include personal block lists, per-site daily time limits, timed Focus Sessions, browsing and focus insights, productive and distracting website classification, and optional AI Nudges.
The published pricing shows one Free plan, with all current browser extension features included. That makes Mindova straightforward for individuals who want its full current feature set without choosing between paid tiers. The feature mix covers both prevention and reflection: users can block selected websites, limit daily time on specific sites, start timed sessions, and review insights about browsing and focus. Optional Cloud Sync is also available, while AI Nudges add a guidance layer to the blocking workflow.
Mindova’s scope is narrower than tools designed for broader device-wide control. Its block targets are websites, and the product currently focuses on web use through supported desktop Chromium browsers. There are no scheduled blocks, recurring schedules, or locked sessions, so it is less suitable for users who need automated routines or stronger enforcement during focus periods. Native iOS and Android applications are in development and are not publicly available. Choose Mindova for free, browser-based website controls; consider an alternative if mobile coverage, recurring scheduling, or locked sessions are essential.
Mindova pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free access to all current browser extension features
- Combines blocklists, per-site limits, and timed Focus Sessions
- Adds AI Nudges, classification, and browsing insights
- Where it doesn't
- Works on supported desktop Chromium browsers only
- No scheduled or recurring website blocks
- No locked sessions or publicly available mobile apps
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