How to Block A Website on Google Chrome

To block a website on Google Chrome, you can use several methods, depending on whether you want to block the site for yourself or for other users on the same device. Here are some of the most common methods:

1. Using Chrome Extensions

• BlockSite Extension:
  1. Open Chrome and go to the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Search for “BlockSite” and click “Add to Chrome.”
  3. After installation, click on the BlockSite icon in the Chrome toolbar.
  4. Go to the “Block Sites” tab and enter the URL of the website you want to block.
  5. Click “Add” to block the website.
• StayFocusd Extension:
  1. Search for “StayFocusd” in the Chrome Web Store and add it to Chrome.
  2. After installation, go to the StayFocusd settings.
  3. In the “Blocked Sites” section, add the URLs of the websites you want to block.
  4. You can also set time limits for how long you can access certain sites.

2. Editing the Hosts File (Windows and Mac)

• Windows:
  1. Open Notepad as an administrator (right-click on Notepad and select “Run as administrator”).
  2. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc and open the hosts file.
  3. Add a new line at the end of the file: 127.0.0.1 www.example.com (replace www.example.com with the website you want to block).
  4. Save the file and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
• Mac:
  1. Open Terminal.
  2. Type sudo nano /etc/hosts and press Enter.
  3. Enter your password when prompted.
  4. Add a new line: 127.0.0.1 www.example.com (replace www.example.com with the website you want to block).
  5. Press Control + O to save the file, then Control + X to exit.
  6. Type sudo dscacheutil -flushcache to clear the DNS cache.
  7. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

3. Using Parental Controls (Windows, Mac, or Router)

• Windows:
  1. Open the “Settings” app and go to “Family & other users.”
  2. Set up a child account and enable parental controls.
  3. You can block websites through the Microsoft Family Safety settings.
• Mac:
  1. Go to “System Preferences” and click on “Screen Time.”
  2. Select the user account and go to the “Content & Privacy” tab.
  3. Enable “Limit Adult Websites” and add specific sites to the “Never Allow” list.
• Router:
  1. Log in to your router’s admin panel (usually by typing 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 into your browser).
  2. Look for “Parental Controls” or “Access Restrictions” in the settings.
  3. Add the website URL to the block list.
  4. Save the changes, and the site will be blocked on all devices connected to the router.

4. Using a Third-Party App

• Cold Turkey: A dedicated app for blocking websites across different browsers and apps on your computer.
• Freedom: A cross-platform app that blocks websites and apps on all your devices simultaneously.

These methods will help you effectively block websites on Chrome, depending on your needs.