How to Block a URL on Chrome Easily on Desktop and Mobile
By: Jason B.
Tags: Computers, Chrome, Tips And Tricks, Phone

How to Block a URL on Chrome Easily on Desktop and Mobile

What is a URL? This is how Google explains it.

A URL (aka “Universal Resource Locator”) is a complete web address used to find a particular web page. While the domain is the name of the website, a URL will lead to any one of the pages within the website.

Once you block a website, say, example.com, you won’t be able to access any pages on it. When you block a URL, say, https://example.com/music, you only make this particular web page inaccessible.

How to block a URL on Chrome on Mac

If you are a Mac user, you can effortlessly and effectively block URLs (and websites) with Cisdem AppCrypt, the best website blocker and app locker for Mac.

Step 1. Download Cisdem AppCrypt from its official download link and install it.

Step 2. When you open the app for the first time, it will ask you to set a password.

Step 3. Click its icon in the menu bar and choose Open Main Window.

Step 4. Click the WebBlock icon.

Step 5. In the WebBlock window, click the plus icon, enter the unwanted URL and press Return.

You can repeat the last step and add other unwanted URLs.

If you want to block a website instead, just add the domain to the Blocklist.

As you can see, the app also offers an Allowlist mode, which lets you block all URLs except the one(s) you add to the Allowlist.

Once a URL is blocked, you won’t be able to open it on your Google Chrome (and Safari), in both normal and incognito modes. And you will be shown this image. To remove the blocking, select the URL in the Blocklist and click the minus icon.

The blocking is effective. This URL blocker will ask for password when one tries to remove a web address from the Blocklist or Allowlist, access the main window, change preferences, quit or uninstall the app itself, etc.

Cisdem AppCrypt

Block any URLs and websites with password on Chrome, etc.

Provide 2 modes to block: Blacklist and Allowlist

Offer Schedule feature to block URLs and websites at certain times

Also lock apps with password

Record failed attempts to open locked apps with date, time and pictures of the intruders

Help you block unwanted web address

Help you limit time spent on websites

Can be used for parental control and productivity purposes

Easy to use

Highly customizable

Support macOS 10.10 or later

How to block a URL on Chrome on Windows PC

Windows PC users can use WinTools URL Blocker to block access to certain URLs or web pages. It addition to Chrome, it also supports all other common web browsers.

Step 1. Install this URL blocker for Windows and launch it.

Step 2. In the URL box (located next to the Add button), enter the web address you want to block.

Step 3. Click the Add button.

Step 4. Add other unwanted URLs to the list.

Step 5. Click the Apply button.

The app can also be used to block entire websites.

How to block URLs on Google Chrome with extension

Above is how to do the blocking without extension. Here’s how to do it with one. The extension I use is BlockSite.

Step 1. Go the Chrome Web Store and install BlockSite.

Step 2. Click the extension’s icon in the toolbar and then click Edit block list.

Step 3. Manually enter an URL in the Enter a web address box. Press Enter.

Now you can check if the blocking works by opening the URL in your Chrome.

You can also use the same extension and follow a similar process to block websites.

As you can see, this method is browser-based. Therefore, it works for both Windows and macOS.

How to block URLs on Chrome on Android and iOS

In addition to being available as an extension, BlockSite is also provided as an app for both iOS and Android.

Step 1. Download and install BlockSite on your phone. Open it.

Step 2. Tap the plus icon in the lower right corner of the screen.

Step 3. Under the Website tab, enter the URL that you want to block. Tap the check mark in the top right corner.

You can add web addresses one by one.

Conclusion

How do I block a URL in Chrome? If you are asking such a questions, then this article may be of some help. You can do it with or without extension. If you want the blocking to be effective, then it’s recommended to use methods allowing you to set a password. This way, one won’t be able to bypass without known the password.