Privacy-first Facebook Reels blocker

Use Facebook without Reels.

Marketplace Focus blocks Facebook Reels so you can keep using Marketplace, Groups, Messenger, friends, family, and regular Facebook browsing — without getting pulled into endless scrolling.

No account. No tracking. Local settings. Narrow permissions for facebook.com blocking.

Quick answers: what Marketplace Focus is, who it is for, and what it solves

Direct answers for people who still need Facebook but do not want Reels loops.

What is Marketplace Focus?

Marketplace Focus is a privacy-first browser extension that blocks Facebook Reels.

It keeps Facebook usable for Marketplace, Groups, Messenger, friends, family, and regular browsing. See the setup walkthrough for a quick start.

Who is it for?

It is for people who still need Facebook but want to avoid endless Reels scrolling.

Marketplace buyers, sellers, flippers, and researchers are a key use case, but the blocker also helps with Groups, Messenger, friends, family, and everyday Facebook browsing.

What problem does it solve?

It reduces the pull of short-video loops without turning Facebook into an all-or-nothing block.

Strict mode can redirect Reels pages, while Classic Facebook Mode focuses on hiding Reels entry points.

Three practical ways to use Marketplace Focus

Choose the intent that matches how you still need Facebook.

Classic Facebook Mode

Hide Reels entry points while keeping Facebook available for Groups, Messenger, friends, family, and regular browsing.

Marketplace Focus Mode

Keep buying, selling, sourcing, and listing research sessions centered on Marketplace instead of Reels.

Strict Focus Mode

Use redirect protection, confirmations, schedules, and Hard Lock when you want stronger anti-bypass friction.

Privacy-First by Default

No account, no analytics, no remote logging, and settings stored locally in your browser.

Schedule by Day and Time

Run Reels blocking automatically across selected days and hours.

Smart Exceptions

Allow specific pages or paths without disabling Reels protection everywhere.

How do you set up Marketplace Focus in a few minutes?

Simple setup flow for consistent blocking while keeping Facebook usable.

01

Install the extension

Add Marketplace Focus from the Chrome Web Store.

02

Pick your blocking mode

Use Strict Focus Mode for redirects or Classic Facebook Mode for entry-point cleanup.

03

Add friction controls

Enable confirmations, pause defaults, or Hard Lock cooldowns.

04

Automate focus windows

Schedule blocking by day and time so recurring Facebook sessions stay consistent.

Browser support, privacy clarity, and help

Trust details that reduce setup risk before you install.

Browser coverage

Marketplace Focus supports Chrome, with Edge and Firefox builds available. See the full browser support breakdown.

Privacy policy

Review what settings are stored locally in your browser on the privacy page.

Version and updates

Current extension version: 1.9.5. Updates are delivered through your browser's extension update flow after install. Use browser support notes for compatibility details.

FAQ: blocking Facebook Reels while still using Facebook

Concise answers first, then supporting detail.

What is Marketplace Focus?

Short answer: It is a privacy-first browser extension that blocks Facebook Reels.

It helps keep Facebook useful for Marketplace, Groups, Messenger, friends, family, and regular browsing instead of short-video detours.

Who is Marketplace Focus for?

Short answer: It is for people who still need Facebook but want less endless scrolling.

Marketplace buyers, sellers, flippers, and researchers are important users, but not the only users.

How does Marketplace Focus block Facebook Reels?

Short answer: It can hide Reels entry points and, in strict mode, redirect Reels pages.

You can choose Strict Focus Mode or Classic Facebook Mode depending on how aggressively you want to block Reels.

Can I temporarily disable blocking?

Short answer: Yes, you can pause or disable it from the popup.

You can also require confirmation and enable Hard Lock cooldowns to avoid impulsive toggling.

Will a schedule override my manual toggle?

Short answer: Yes, when schedule is enabled, active status follows your selected time windows.

This keeps protection consistent across recurring browsing sessions.

Can I allow Reels on specific pages?

Short answer: Yes, you can create exceptions for specific pages, paths, or URL patterns.

Exceptions let you keep global protection while allowing specific workflows when needed.

Does Marketplace Focus work on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox?

Short answer: Yes, it supports Chrome and also has Edge and Firefox builds.

The core focus controls are built to stay consistent across supported browsers.

Is Marketplace Focus free and privacy-first?

Short answer: Yes. It has no account, no tracking, and local browser settings.

You can review storage and data-collection details at /privacy before installing.

Where do I get help or report issues?

Short answer: Use the Marketplace Focus support page.

The support page links the store support path and lists the details to include for faster troubleshooting.

Is Marketplace Focus affiliated with Meta or Facebook?

Short answer: No. Marketplace Focus is independent and is not affiliated with Meta or Facebook.

It is a browser extension that runs locally in your browser to block Facebook Reels surfaces.

Setup guides and feature deep-dives

Start with the blocking guide, then use the feature pages to tune your setup.

The main setup guide: what the problem is, how Marketplace Focus helps, step-by-step setup, browser support, and FAQ. Start here.

Compatibility details for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox builds with install links.

Need listing cleanup too? MarketClean is separate.

Marketplace Focus is built for Reels distraction control. If your main issue is listing quality (distance drift, weak keyword matches, repeated inventory), explore MarketClean.

Ready to block Facebook Reels and keep using Facebook?

Install Marketplace Focus to keep Facebook useful without endless scrolling.