How to Block Website on Android Phone and Computer

Blocking websites on both your Android phone and computer involves slightly different methods and tools. Here’s how to do it for each device:

Blocking Websites on Android Phone:

To block websites on your Android phone, you can use a third-party app or use the built-in parental control features (if available).

Option 1: Use a Third-Party App (e.g., BlockSite):

1. Go to the Google Play Store on your Android device.
2. Search for and install a website blocker app like “BlockSite.”
3. Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up.
4. Add the websites you want to block to the app’s blocklist.
5. Once configured, the app will block access to the specified websites.

Option 2: Use Built-In Parental Controls (varies by device):

Some Android devices offer built-in parental control features that allow you to block specific websites. The availability and steps for this feature can vary depending on your device and Android version. Here’s a general guideline:

1. Open your device’s “Settings.”
2. Scroll down and look for “Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls,” “Parental controls,” or a similar option.
3. Tap on “Parental controls” and follow the on-screen instructions to set up parental controls.
4. Add the websites you want to block to the blocked list.
5. Once configured, the parental control feature will block access to the specified websites.

Blocking Websites on Computer:

To block websites on your computer, you can use built-in features, browser extensions, or third-party software, depending on your operating system.

Option 1: Use Built-In Features (Windows):

1. Open the “Control Panel” on your Windows computer.
2. Navigate to “System and Security” > “Windows Defender Firewall.”
3. In the left panel, click on “Advanced settings.”
4. In the left panel, click on “Outbound Rules.”
5. In the right panel, click on “New Rule…” to create a new rule.
6. Choose “Custom” and click “Next.”
7. Select “This program path” and click “Browse” to locate your web browser’s executable file (e.g., chrome.exe for Google Chrome).
8. Click “Next” and choose “Block the connection.”
9. Name the rule (e.g., BlockWebsite) and click “Finish.”
10. Repeat the process for each web browser you want to block websites on.

Option 2: Use Browser Extensions (Chrome and Firefox):

Browser extensions can block websites on specific browsers. Here’s how to do it for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox:

• For Chrome, you can use extensions like “BlockSite” or “StayFocusd.”
• For Firefox, you can use extensions like “BlockSite” or “LeechBlock NG.”

1. Open your browser and go to the Chrome Web Store (for Chrome) or Firefox Add-ons (for Firefox).
2. Search for and install the desired website blocking extension.
3. Follow the extension’s on-screen instructions to set it up and add the websites you want to block.

Option 3: Use Third-Party Software:

You can also use third-party software like “Cold Turkey” or “K9 Web Protection” to block websites on your computer. These applications often provide more extensive blocking options and scheduling.

The specific steps may vary depending on the software or extension you choose, so be sure to follow their instructions for setting up website blocks.