Step 1: Install a Website Blocker Extension
The first thing you need to do is install a website blocker extension on your Chrome browser. There are several options available, but one of the most popular and reliable extensions is “Block Site”. Here’s how you can install it:
- Open the Chrome Web Store by typing “chrome://extensions” in the address bar.
- Search for “Block Site” in the search bar at the top left corner of the Chrome Web Store.
- Click on the “Add to Chrome” button next to the Block Site extension.
- Confirm the installation by clicking “Add extension” in the popup window.
Step 2: Access the Block Site Extension
Once the Block Site extension is installed, you’ll find its icon at the top right corner of your Chrome browser. To access the extension, follow these steps:
- Click on the puzzle icon (Extensions) next to the address bar.
- Locate the Block Site extension and click on its icon.
Step 3: Block Websites
Now that you have accessed the Block Site extension, you can start blocking websites. Follow these steps to block specific websites:
- Click on the “Block this site” button on the Block Site extension page.
- Type or paste the URL of the website you want to block in the “Enter URL” field.
- Click on the “Add Page” button to add the website to the block list.
- You can add multiple websites by repeating the previous steps.
Step 4: Customize Blocked Website Options
Block Site allows you to customize the options for blocked websites. Here’s how you can do it:
- Click on the “Settings” button on the Block Site extension page.
- Choose the options you want, such as redirecting to a different URL or displaying a custom message.
- Click on the “Save” button to apply your changes.
Step 5: Verify Website Blocking
After you have set up the blocked websites and customized the options, it’s time to make sure they are blocked. Follow these steps to verify website blocking:
- Open a new tab or window in Chrome.
- Type the URL of a blocked website and try to access it.
- If you see the Block Site page or get redirected to a different URL, it means the website blocking is working correctly.
With these simple steps, you can regain control over your browsing habits and eliminate distractions. Now you can stay focused and boost your productivity by blocking time-consuming websites on Chrome!