How to Block Websites on Chrome

There may be numerous reasons to block websites on Chrome. Certain websites might distract you from your work, while others may be unsuitable for children. Google Chrome blocks thousands of sites that contain viruses, but it does not filter websites based on their content or provide warnings for excessive time spent on social networks. This article provides a detailed guide on how to block websites on Chrome.

Using a Website Blocker to Block Websites

Website blocking tools can help you block any site or app you want. You can add unlimited sites and apps to blocklists, schedule them, block websites based on categories or keywords, and allow only trusted sites while tracking activities. HT Parental Controls and HT Work Focus are all-in-one blockers with a multitude of features.

  1. Download and install the blocker on your computer(s) or laptop(s).
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  2. Navigate to Rules → Website Limits.
  3. Add the URLs of sites or keywords you wish to block or limit.
  4. Select «Block» or «Limit» for any of the ten website categories, each containing hundreds of sites.
  5. Set up time restrictions and schedule for the limited URLs, keywords and categories .
How to Block Websites on Chrome

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For instance, selecting the 'Chat Site' category will block Omegle and hundreds of other chat sites with one click.
If you need to stay focused and do not wish to completely block a site or app, select «Limit.» You can set a schedule or limit the time you or your users spend on specific computer activities. For instance, you could limit your child to twenty minutes a day on YouTube.
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Viewing Reports & Block Unwanted Activities

Our applications enable you to see where the user spends most of their time, allowing you to choose which sites/apps to block or limit:

  1. Open the app and navigate to Reports → Websites.
  2. Review the activities, select any unwanted ones, and then click the «Block» or «Limit» button at the bottom.
  3. Follow the same steps for Reports → Apps.
Viewing Reports and Block Unwanted Activities

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Robust Protection:

Our software is robustly protected against bypassing efforts. It doesn’t allow users to uninstall the program, change its settings, or circumvent restrictions with VPNs, private browser modes, or other potential workarounds.

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Our software supports all versions of major browsers, including Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Brave.

Cross-User Support:

Install our blocker from your account and rest assured it works on all selected accounts. Even users with admin rights cannot avoid your rules for computer use. All undesired sites and applications will be blocked for selected users.

Keyword Blocking:

Block specific keywords and phrases from appearing in searches on all major search engines and YouTube. This also applies to content, allowing you to block large amounts of unwanted content with a single word.

HT Parental Controls and HT Work Focus are designed not just to block distracting or inappropriate websites. They are comprehensive tools to manage time-wasters and undesirable or dangerous computer activities. Block websites on Chrome and other browsers with a 14-day free trial.

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Last updated: May 30, 2023

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