LEVEL 1: MINDFUL
Simple password • 1s delay
HOW TO
BLOCK WEBSITE
ON CHROME
Block distracting websites in Chrome in 1-minute to regain control of your focus and build sustainable digital discipline.
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Block distracting websites in Chrome in 1-minute to regain control of your focus and build sustainable digital discipline.
Chrome does not include a built-in personal block list for distracting websites. The simplest option for everyday focus is a website-blocking extension. You can also use device-level or network-level methods when you need blocking outside Chrome.
| Method | Best for | Scope | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chrome extension
Recommended
|
Focus and distracting sites | Chrome | Easy |
| Operating system controls | Blocking across browsers | Device | Medium |
| DNS / router controls | Multiple devices | Network | Medium |
| Managed Chrome policies | Work or school devices | Managed Chrome | Advanced |
Enter the address of a distracting website (for example, youtube.com) in the input field at the top of the widget.
Click the +ADD button or press the Enter key on your keyboard.
Use the toggle switch next to the website to temporarily disable the block without removing the website from the list.
The website will appear in your blocklist. You can remove it at any time by clicking the cross icon.
For the blocking to work in your Chrome browser, you need to install our extension.
Modal window: After adding a website, a special window will appear prompting you to install the extension.
List notification: A warning with a link to install the extension will appear in your blocklist.
Protection status: A special status block with a direct link to install the extension will appear on the main screen.
After installation, you can return to the site settings through the extension by clicking EDIT BLOCK LIST, or by entering the dashboard domain in the browser address bar.
Through the extension widget: Open the Web Blocker menu and click the button to return to settings.
Through the address bar: Simply enter webblockerapp.com in the browser for instant access.
To avoid the temptation to disable blocking in a moment of weakness, configure the severity in the PASSWORD tab. Different protection levels are available:
Simply enter the website address or open it in the browser. The blocker will instantly intercept the request and protect your attention.
Define your goal and choose the right blocking method.
Ideal when you want quick, distraction-free work in Chrome without modifying system files, router settings, or other software on your PC.
Essential when users switch to Edge, Firefox, or other secondary browsers to bypass browser-specific blocking rules on a PC.
Protects every device connected to your Wi-Fi (phones, tablets, smart TVs, game consoles) without installing software on each unit.
Deploy centralized, non-removable policy restrictions across an entire organization or classroom fleet of Chromebooks and PCs.
Clear and direct answers about website blocking capabilities in Google Chrome.
No. Standard Google Chrome does not include a built-in user block list for distracting websites. To block specific sites in Chrome, you need a dedicated website blocking extension like Web Blocker or device-level controls.
Add the website to your Web Blocker block list and enable password protection with strict settings (such as Level 2 Habit Breaker with delay and disabled password pasting). This creates intentional friction to prevent impulsive unblocking.
Yes. In your Web Blocker list, you can toggle the switch next to any domain to temporarily disable blocking without deleting the site from your configuration.
Yes. Web Blocker features a dedicated Password tab where you can set a PIN or password with configurable time delays (e.g. 5 seconds for mindful pause), ensuring you cannot disable the blocker in a moment of weakness.
Chrome for Android and iOS does not support Chrome Web Store extensions. To block websites on mobile devices, use built-in system tools like Apple Screen Time (iOS) or Google Digital Wellbeing / Family Link (Android), or network-level DNS filtering.