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Block websites to stop distractions in Chrome, Edge and Firefox
Block Websites to Stop Distractions: A Practical Plan for Chrome, Edge and Firefox

Block websites with a plan instead of willpower. Learn which distracting websites to block, which block type fits each site, how to protect your focus hours and study time, and how to set it all up in Chrome, Edge and Firefox.

Site Blocker Chrome Extension: 10 features to look for before you install one
Site Blocker Chrome Extension: 10 Features to Look For Before You Install One

Not every site blocker Chrome extension is built the same. Here are 10 features to check before you install one, from schedules, time limits and whitelist mode to Incognito coverage, bypass protection, privacy and free vs paid plans.

How to block websites on Chrome with the Website Blocker extension
How to Block Websites on Chrome: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to block websites on Chrome with a free extension: install it, enter the site and click Block. Then block single pages, set time limits or schedules, keep blocks working in Incognito and fix sites that still open.

How to block websites in Chrome without an extension
How to Block Websites in Chrome Without an Extension (and When You Need One)

How to block websites in Chrome without an extension: set the URLBlocklist policy, use Google Family Link for a child, or edit the hosts file. Compare the methods and see when an extension is the better choice.

Chrome block websites on a schedule with Website Blocker's Custom Schedule
Chrome Block Websites: Permanent, Scheduled, Time-Limited or Attempt-Based Blocking

Chrome block websites the smart way: give each site the right blocking mode. Learn when to use Permanent Block, a Custom Schedule for work hours, a daily time limit, an attempt limit or Whitelist mode, with exact setup steps for each.

What is a website blocker: block screen with a reason
What Is a Website Blocker? How It Works, What It Can Block and Who Needs One

A website blocker stops chosen sites from opening by checking each address against your rules. Learn how a website blocker works, how extensions, desktop apps, DNS filters, routers and parental controls compare, what it can and can't block, and who it helps.