System-built settings such as Host files and Screen time can block YouTube from your Chrome. Furthermore, there are ways to block the platform using external programs as well. Luckily, we have compiled these methods into simple steps for you in this article.
How to Block YouTube on Google Chrome?
The method to block YouTube may be different depending on the OS or the device you use. So, follow the solution that’s suitable for your device. Ways to block YouTube on chrome are mentioned below.
From Host Files
A simple way to block YouTube is to add its address to the Host file. In order to do so, you will need administrative access to your PC. Similarly, you can use the Terminal on macOS. So, follow the steps mentioned below to block YouTube on your chrome browser using the Host file.On WindowsThis process blocks YouTube on all the browsers on your computer.On Mac
With Extension
It is possible to add chrome extensions to block YouTube on Google Chrome. You can install a site blocking extension from the chrome web store for this. This feature is available in Google Chrome on PCs and Macs. You can add a blocking extension to your Google Chrome browser by following the instructions mentioned below.
From Screen Time
For iOS and Mac users, Apple has a website restriction function to block websites on their browsers. You can add YouTube to the list of adult websites to block from your device. So, refer to the steps mentioned below depending on which device you use.On iOS On Mac
Set Passcode to Prevent Unblocking
After restricting YouTube with the method above, when you try to open YouTube again a page with an Allow Website message comes up. It means users can unblock the website then and there. However, you should set a Screen Time passcode to prevent users from reallowing YouTube. Here’re the steps you need to follow:On iOSFor MacIn addition to blocking YouTube on Google Chrome, this process also blocks YouTube on other browsers on your device. It does not, however, prevent you from using the YouTube app.
Using Router Settings
It is possible to block YouTube via the router settings page. To do so, you need to find your router’s default gateway IP address. Please follow the steps mentioned below to find the IP address and block YouTube.Not all ISPs provide router settings access to the user. The above-mentioned process only works if the ISP allows you to access router settings.Using this method, all devices connected to your router will have no access to YouTube. This includes YouTube on Google Chrome, TV, Android, and iOS devices and other browsers.
