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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

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