Designed for the moment you try to bypass it.
When the urge hits, Anchor is already in the way.
I built Anchor because I needed it.
When I struggled with gambling, the problem was never willpower. You can want to stop but a moment of weakness online can undo everything. Block one site and another appears. Set limits and find ways around them. Some days you feel strong, other days vulnerable.
Recovery needs structure and protection, not just good intentions. Anchor is more than a site blocker. It is a layered safeguard that makes it harder to give in during the moments that matter most.
The goal is support. Anchor gives people the space to rebuild control, finances, and trust with themselves. If it helps even one person avoid the mistakes I made, it has done its job.
What Anchor is
A support tool, not a magic fix.
Anchor is the strongest, multi-layer, gambling blocker for Mac & Windows.
Anchor is
Support when urges hit.
It puts distance between an urge and a bet. It doesn't replace the work you do.
Anchor isn't
A magic fix.
Completely blocking access is an incredibly effective first step, but it doesn't replace therapy and hard work.
Why Anchor
More than a filter. A safeguard.
Multi-level blocking, so there's no single moment of weakness that can undo everything.
Watchdog
Anchor quietly runs in the background. If protection is removed or changed, it restores it automatically — no action needed.
Accountability partner
Add someone you trust. If you try to disable protection, they’re notified instantly so you’re not facing that moment alone.
Multi-layer
There’s no single off switch. Multiple safeguards create the friction needed to pause and choose differently.
User journey
How it works
Install, set your list, turn on protection—sites stay blocked. Try to turn it off? 12hr cooldown and, if you added one, your partner is notified.
Download & install
Download & install Anchor on Mac or Windows when beta opens.
Add sites to block
350+ domains blocked by default or add your own. Your list stays on your device.
Turn on protection
One switch. Works in every browser and app. Optional: add an accountability partner or lockdown.
Sites stay blocked
Gambling sites won't load. No single way to bypass.
Try to turn off?
12-hour cooldown before it disables. If you added a partner, they're emailed. Lockdown means no early exit.
Get early access
Beta opens April 2026. Join the waitlist and be first in when we open the doors — with direct access to the team throughout.
Or email us directly at support@useanchor.xyz