This article will show you how to block Facebook on Chrome in different ways. Facebook is one of the most popular social networking website. Google Chrome is one of the most widely used web browsers on computers and mobile devices. Facebook is one of the most distracting websites. How do I block Facebook on Google Chrome? Please just read on.
Part 1. How to block Facebook on Chrome on Mac
There are two common ways. And let’s start with the easier one.
#1 Use website blocker software
You can use website blocker software like AppCrypt to easily block Facebook website and any other website on Chrome. Versatile and easy to use, AppCrypt provides these benefits.
- Block any websites on Chrome and other browsers on Mac
- Offer 2 website-blocking modes: Blocklist and Allowlist
- Also password protect apps on Mac
- Record failed attempts to open protected apps
- Let you use Schedule to block websites and lock apps at certain times
- Reduce distraction at work or study
- Block access to bad websites
- Protect private and important apps
Step 1. Download AppCrypt from its official free download link and install the tool on your computer. Set a password, read the warning and submit the password. Please do remember the password.
Step 2. Click the tool’s icon in the menu bar at the top of your screen and click Open Main Window.
Step 3. In the main window, click WebBlock, which will bring up the Preferences window. Under WebBlock, in the bottom right corner, you can find two modes. The default mode is Blocklist. Click the plus icon in the corner and enter the Facebook website URL facebook.com. Hit the Return key.
Now, Facebook is blocked on Chrome on Mac. If you try to visit it, the website won’t load. Instead, the image below will show up.
To temporarily disable the blocking, you can click AppCrypt icon from the top menu bar and click Disable WebBlock. To do this, you will need to enter the password. Likewise, you can click Enable WebBlock to continue to block Facebook.
If you need to remove Facebook from the Blocklist, then select the website and click the minus icon. It’s easy.
Tips
It’s also easy to block Facebook during certain hours, say, work hours. In the Preferences window, choose Schedule. From the list on the left, select facebook.com. Click Settings in the corner. In the new interface that shows up, click the plus icon to create a schedule. You can create multiple schedule for a website. Click OK. There is an option for you to apply the same schedule to all the websites you have blocked.
In addition to blocking Facebook and other websites on Chrome, this Facebook website blocker can also be used to protect any apps on Mac with password.
AppCrypt lets you effortlessly block access to websites on browsers. It provides a free trial.
#2 Use Screen Time
Screen Time has been on macOS since Catalina. It has been on iOS since iOS 12. It offers multiple features. Among them, the feature that I use to block Facebook on Chrome is also available in Parental Controls (available on macOS prior to Catalina).
How to block Facebook on Chrome using it? Open Screen Time in System Preferences or Spotlight. If you haven’t yet enabled the feature, you need to enable it first. You also need to set a Screen Time Passcode.
On the left sidebar, choose Content & Privacy. In the Web Content section, select Limit Adult Websites and click Customize. This will allow you to add Facebook website to the list of blocking.
If the macOS your Mac is running is older than Catalina, you need to do the restriction in Parental Control, which can also be found in System Preferences.
Part 2. How to block Facebook on Chrome on PC
It’s also possible to block Facebook on Chrome using extensions, which works with both Windows and macOS.
#1 Use a Chrome extension
BlockSite is one of them extensions that can be used to block websites. To be able to use it, you need to install it on your browser first. On Facebook, right-click the page and choose Block this site or Add site to work mode list. Facebook will be immediately blocked. It also allows you to create a work mode to block Facebook for a certain period.
#2 Use URL Blocker
How to block Facebook on Chrome without extension? In such a case, you can use a tool called URL Blocker. You can tell from the name that this tool is designed to block access to websites. It’s lightweight and easy to use. Just add facebook.com to the list and then click the Apply button in the top right corner.
Part 3. How to block Facebook on Chrome on iPhone
As mentioned above, Screen Time is available on iOS. You can also use it to block Facebook on Chrome on iPhone. The process is basically the same. During the process, you will be asked to set a 4-digit passcode. Select Content & Privacy Restrictions in Screen Time. Enable Content & Privacy Restrictions. Select Content Restrictions > Web Content > Limit Adult Websites. Limit access to Facebook website.
Part 4. How to block Facebook on Chrome on Android
How to block Facebook on Chrome mobile on Android? There are many Facebook blockers available at Google Play Store. BlockSite is one of them. Just like its extension version, BlockSite for Android enables you to effortlessly block websites such as facebook.com on Chrome. It’s free to use with in-app purchases.
In the app, turn on Block Adult Websites. Tap the plus icon in the corner and then enter facebook.com there. It’s pretty easy.
Conclusion
This guide focuses on how to block Facebook on Chrome. But the methods recommended can also be used to block access to other websites. By blocking distracting websites like Facebook, you can better focus on your work or study. It will help you improve productivity.
