{"id":1379,"date":"2023-08-11T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/?p=1379"},"modified":"2023-08-10T19:05:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T19:05:53","slug":"how-to-block-websites-on-google-chrome-easy-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/how-to\/how-to-block-websites-on-google-chrome-easy-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Block Websites On Google Chrome: Easy Tips","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It is very easy to block websites on Google Chrome, and very important to do so too. Because, with the abundance of web content available, some of it can be useless or even harmful. Such examples include websites with explicit content, fraudulent activity, or malware that can infect your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most modern web browsers let you restrict access to block web pages you want to avoid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does blocking websites on Google Chrome do?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blocking websites on Chrome prevents users from accessing those sites. When a user types in the URL or attempts to click a link to visit a blocked website, the browser will display an error message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several reasons why you might want to block a website on Google Chrome, such as improving your productivity during working hours or preventing children from accessing explicit content. Parents may want to prevent children from visiting unsafe websites. Businesses may block social media sites like Facebook or YouTube to ensure that employees avoid distractions at work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internet security software may also include firewalls that can help block fraudulent websites that might contain malware or infected links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different ways to block a website on Google Chrome<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are multiple ways to block a website on Google Chrome, and you can choose one that fits your intent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, using a Chrome extension can be a handy method as it doesn\u2019t require extensive technical knowledge, and using Windows Parental Control is great for limiting your children\u2019s internet access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Block a Website on Chrome Using an Extension<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Blocking a website on Chrome using extensions is arguably the easiest method since the tool will manage the task for you. This is also suitable for Windows, Linux, and macOS users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how to block websites on Chrome using an extension:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Visit the site you want to block.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click on the extension icon of your chosen site blocker located at the top right corner of your browser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Click the Block this Site <\/strong>button to restrict access to the website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Once you add the site to your block list, your site blocker will show a notice page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    To add an extension of your site blocker to Chrome, type the name in the search bar and click on the right result, as shown in the example below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Afterward, click the Add to Chrome<\/strong> button on the top right and wait for the extension to finish downloading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Once the download is complete, the site blocker will be added to your list of Chrome extensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    If you want to prevent access to the websites on your block list in Chrome\u2019s incognito mode, click on the gear icon for the extension Settings<\/strong>, then click on the Enable in Incognito Mode<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Block Websites on Chrome With the Built-in Parental Controls<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Parental Control is a prominent feature in various modern devices and software. It is a great tool to limit device usage time for children and manage the content they can access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you want to block websites on Windows 11,<\/strong> follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. In the Windows menu, find Settings \u2192 Accounts<\/strong> to set up a child account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Click on the Family & other users \u2192 Add a family member \u2192 Add Account.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. A new window will appear, prompting you to enter the email for the account. Ignore that, and click the Create one for a child<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Once you create a new child account, access it through your Microsoft account page.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Head to Content filters \u2192 Blocked sites<\/strong>. Then, enter the URL or the domain name of the site you want to block.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Once done, click the plus<\/strong> icon to add it to your block list. Repeat the process to add more sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Check the result by switching to your child\u2019s account and see if the site is blocked.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              macOS offers a built-in parental control named Screen Time<\/a>, but it does not block sites<\/a> on Chrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              The second way is using the Google Family Link<\/strong><\/a> app for mobile phones. To block a site using Google Family Link, follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Download the app on Google Play Store and set up an account for your family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Access your child\u2019s account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Go to Manage Settings <\/strong>\u2192<\/strong> Filters on Google Chrome <\/strong>\u2192<\/strong> Manage sites <\/strong>\u2192<\/strong> Blocked.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Tap the Add an exception<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              5. Type in the website or domain you want to block.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              6. Save and check whether the site is blocked.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                How to Block Websites on Chrome Using the SafeSearch Feature<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                It is also possible to block certain websites on your Chrome browser using the SafeSearch feature. Activate this feature on your computer\u2019s Google account by accessing preferences<\/a>. Tick the Turn on SafeSearch<\/strong> box and scroll down to the bottom of the web page to click Save<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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                Once activated, this feature will filter explicit content from your Google search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                How to Block Websites on Chrome Using the BlockList URL Feature<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                If you are an admin who manages Google Accounts<\/strong> for your organization, it is possible to block websites using Chrome\u2019s BlockList URL feature via your Google Admin Account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                This is a great method if you want to manage multiple devices without having to manually block websites on each of them. To use the BlockList URL feature, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n