ANNAMACHARYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCES
Piglipur (V), Batasingaram (P), Hayathnagar (M), R.R.Dist., HYDERABAD
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Technical Seminar on :
Developing a Python-Based Website Blocker
Under Guidance by:
A.Deepika mam M.Tech
Asst.professor
PRESENTED BY:
G.RAJU(21T81A0552)
AGENDA
Introduction
Literature survey
Existing System with problem statement
Proposed system with objective
System Architecture
Output screens
Implementation (code)
Conclusion
References
INTRODUCTION
A Website blocker using python can be used to block certain
websites during work hours to improve productivity.
Website blocker is a software program that is used to block any
website on the internet which we are distracting.
LITERATURE SURVEY
Third-party Applications: Freedom,
Cold Turkey, and Stay Focused.
Built-in Browser Extensions.
Studies show that blocking distractions
can improve productivity by up to 40%
in focused tasks.
EXISTING SYSTEM WITH PROBLEM
STATEMENT
OpenDNS: Provides DNS-based blocking.
Tools like Net Nanny or Kaspersky.
Drawbacks: Expensive, lack of time-based control .
Many users find these tools restrictive or not customizable
enough for their specific needs.
Problem Statement
There is a need for an open-source, customizable, and easy-to-use website
blocking tool that can create to individual requirements without involving
complex installations or high costs.
Disadvantages
Slow speed
Heavy memory usage
More Expensive
Lack of time-based control
PROPOSED SYSTEM WITH OBJECTIVE
This application can be used to block
the websites so that the user can not
open them during the specific period.
So that user can access those
websites during the free time only.
ADVANTAGES
Specific websites to block
Time-bound control
Lightweight, user-friendly
Open-source and customizable.
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
Input Module
Processing Module
Host File Update
Scheduler
Output Module
OUTPUT SCREENS
IMPLEMENTATION (CODE)
import os
import platform
import time
# Path to the hosts file based on the operating system
hosts_path = "/etc/hosts" if platform.system() != "Windows" else r"C:\\Windows\\System32\\drivers\\etc\\hosts"
redirect_ip = "127.0.0.1"
blocked_websites = []
# Function to block websites
def block_websites(websites, start_time, end_time):
print("Blocking websites...")
while True:
current_time = time.localtime()
if start_time <= current_time.tm_hour < end_time:
with open(hosts_path, 'r+') as file:
content = file.read()
for website in websites:
if website not in content:
file.write(f"{redirect_ip} {website}\n")
else:
with open(hosts_path, 'r+') as file:
lines = file.readlines()
file.seek(0)
for line in lines:
if not any(website in line for website in websites):
file.write(line)
file.truncate()
print("Websites unblocked.")
break
print("Websites are currently blocked. Sleeping for 60 seconds...")
time.sleep(60)
# Main program
def main():
global blocked_websites
try:
print("--- Website Blocker ---")
websites = input("Enter websites to block, separated by commas: ").split(",")
blocked_websites = [website.strip() for website in websites]
start_time = int(input("Enter start time (24-hour format, e.g., 9 for 9 AM): "))
end_time = int(input("Enter end time (24-hour format, e.g., 17 for 5 PM): "))
block_websites(blocked_websites, start_time, end_time)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error: {e}")
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
Example:
Website Blocker
Enter website:
[www.facebook.com]
Start time:9:00 am
End time:5:00 pm
[start] [stop]
CONCLUSION
Python Website Blocker offers an efficient and free solution for web
filtering.
We can go away from the distracting websites.
REFERENCES
• Python Documentation: https://www.python.org/doc/
• System File Paths: Windows and Linux Official Documentation
• Time Library Documentation: https://docs.python.org/3/library/time.html.
Thank You
