Method 1: Using the Block Site Extension
Block Site is a free Chrome extension that allows users to store” title=”Chrome Web Store”>extensions-to-google-chrome” title=”How to add extensions to Google Chrome”>block unwanted access-to-a-website-on-chrome-on-android-devices” title=”How to block access to a website on Chrome (on Android devices)”>update-google-chrome” title=”How to update Google Chrome”>sites from appearing in their search results. To Block Site, follow these steps:
1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Go to the Chrome Web Store.
3. Search for “Block Site” in the search bar.
4. Click on the “Add to Chrome” button.
5. Click “Add Extention” when prompted.
Once the extension is installed, follow these steps to block a website:
1. Visit the website you want to block.
2. Click on the Block Site icon in the top right corner of your toolbar.
3. Click on “Block this site”.
4. Confirm the block by clicking “Add”.
5. The website will now be blocked and will not appear in your search results.
Method 2: Using the Chrome Settings
Another method to block a website on Google Chrome is by using the browser’s built-in settings. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click the three dots menu icon in the top-right corner of the browser.
3. Select “Settings”.
4. Scroll down and select “Advanced”.
5. Under the “Privacy and security” section, click on “Site settings”.
6. Scroll down and select “Add” under the “Block” section.
7. Enter the website’s URL you want to block.
8. Click “Add”.
9. The website will now be blocked.
Method 3: Using Windows Hosts File
If you want to block a website on your computer completely, you can use the Windows Hosts File. This method will block the website on all browsers you use, not just Google Chrome. Here’s how:
1. Open Notepad as an administrator by right-clicking the Notepad icon and selecting “Run as administrator”.
2. Click File > Open, and navigate to C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc.
3. Select “All Files” from the drop-down menu, then open the “hosts” file.
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the file and add the following line:
127.0.0.1 www.[websiteURL].com
5. Save the file and close it.
6. The website is now blocked on your computer.
Conclusion
Whether you want to block a website because of distractions or inappropriate content, Google Chrome offers different methods to achieve it. Using a Chrome extension like Block Site, the browser’s built-in settings, or editing the Windows Hosts File, you can successfully block any website you want. Be mindful that some extensions or settings might require you to sign in to your Google account to sync your preferences. With these tools, you can protect yourself and your children online and increase your productivity.