{"id":285551,"date":"2021-06-28T13:40:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T10:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-block-facebook-or-any-distracting-website\/"},"modified":"2021-06-28T13:40:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T10:40:00","slug":"how-to-block-facebook-or-any-distracting-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-facebook-or-any-distracting-website\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Block Facebook (or Any Distracting Website)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2aba9a17c5b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2aba9a17c5b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-facebook-or-any-distracting-website\/#How_to_Block_Distracting_Websites\" >How to Block Distracting Websites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-facebook-or-any-distracting-website\/#Manually_Block_Websites_Using_the_Hosts_File\" >Manually Block Websites Using the Hosts File<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-facebook-or-any-distracting-website\/#Editing_the_Hosts_File_on_Windows\" >Editing the Hosts File on Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-facebook-or-any-distracting-website\/#Editing_the_Hosts_File_on_macOS\" >Editing the Hosts File on macOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-facebook-or-any-distracting-website\/#Editing_the_Hosts_File_on_Linux\" >Editing the Hosts File on Linux<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-facebook-or-any-distracting-website\/#Manually_Block_Websites_on_iPhone_iPad\" >Manually Block Websites on iPhone &amp; iPad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-facebook-or-any-distracting-website\/#Block_Websites_Using_an_App_Including_Android\" >Block Websites Using an App (Including Android)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-facebook-or-any-distracting-website\/#Blocker_Apps_for_Android\" >Blocker Apps for Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-facebook-or-any-distracting-website\/#Blocker_Apps_for_Windows\" >Blocker Apps for Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-facebook-or-any-distracting-website\/#Blocker_Apps_for_macOS\" >Blocker Apps for macOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-facebook-or-any-distracting-website\/#Blocker_Apps_for_Linux\" >Blocker Apps for Linux<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-facebook-or-any-distracting-website\/#Improve_Your_Productivity\" >Improve Your Productivity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Block <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> (or Any Distracting Website)&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-731765 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/facebook-thumbs-down.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A man giving a thumbs down to a Facebook logo.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/jyvaskyla-finland-june-13-2017-man-659823802\" data-credittext=\"Tero Vesalainen\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/jyvaskyla-finland-june-13-2017-man-659823802\">Tero Vesalainen\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Facebook can be a disaster for your productivity\u2014any social media network can. Checking your <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> feed \u201cfor just five minutes\u201d can easily turn into an hour of doomscrolling where you get nothing done. If this sounds like you, it\u2019s time to take matters into your own hands and block social media.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Block_Distracting_Websites\"><\/span>How to Block Distracting Websites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We will be using two methods today for blocking distracting websites: a manual system-level tweak, or dedicated third-party software. It should be relatively easy for most people to use the manual tweak on desktop operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux. Depending on your smartphone, an <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> might be required on mobile.<\/p>\n<p>Manually blocking a website requires you to edit your computer\u2019s hosts file. Before DNS, the hosts file was used to link domain names and IP addresses so that when you tried to access a domain (like howtogeek.com), the correct server received and served the request.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/facebook_cant_connect.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Cannot Connect to Facebook Server\" width=\"650\" height=\"432\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can use your system\u2019s hosts file to manually reroute domain name requests to other servers. This is often used in web development for testing websites before they go live. Blocking a website is as simple as rerouting domain requests to 127.0.0.1 or localhost, which is your own local machine\u2019s IP address. You could use 0.0.0.0 or any \u201cbad\u201d IP address here.<\/p>\n<p>The benefit of blocking a website manually is that it remains blocked until you edit the file again. If you\u2019re looking to block Facebook or Twitter permanently on your work computer, this is a great option. If you use this method and want access to these websites, you\u2019ll need to edit the hosts file again.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d rather retain access to these websites during off-peak hours\u2014for example, on your lunch hour or after work\u2014this might not be ideal. Instead, you can use apps that can block websites of your choice on a schedule or for a set period only. We\u2019ll look at both methods below.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manually_Block_Websites_Using_the_Hosts_File\"><\/span>Manually Block Websites Using the Hosts File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the method for accessing the hosts file differs between operating systems, the changes you\u2019ll be making do not. The changes you make depend on which website you\u2019re trying to block. To block Facebook\u2019s desktop and mobile websites, you\u2019d add:<\/p>\n<p><code>127.0.0.1 www.facebook.com<\/code><\/p>\n<p><code>127.0.0.1 m.facebook.com<\/code><\/p>\n<p>These lines tell your computer that \u201cwww.facebook.com\u201d is found at 127.0.0.1, which is your computer\u2019s local address (any \u201cwrong\u201d I.P. will suffice). Regardless of which browser you use, your computer will be looking in the \u201cwrong\u201d place for Facebook\u2019s servers, and the domain simply won\u2019t work.<\/p>\n<p>You can use the <code>#<\/code>\u00a0symbol to add a description after the domain to remind yourself of why you have made the changes\u2014for example,\u00a0<code># blocks facebook<\/code>.<\/p>\n<p>The <code>#<\/code> symbol instructs the operating system to discard the rest of the line. You can use it to toggle your redirects by simply adding the # to the beginning of the lines. This allows you to quickly toggle whether Facebook is blocked or not. To quickly disable your Facebook block, you\u2019d add <code>#<\/code> like this:<\/p>\n<p><code># 127.0.0.1 www.facebook.com<\/code><\/p>\n<p><code># 127.0.0.1 m.facebook.com<\/code><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to make your changes on a new line at the end of the hosts file. Take care not to change any other entries unless you know exactly what you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Editing_the_Hosts_File_on_Windows\"><\/span>Editing the Hosts File on Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to run Notepad as an administrator to have the correct privileges to make changes to system files. You\u2019ll need an administrator account for this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Using Windows 10 or 8:\u00a0<\/strong>Use the search box on the taskbar to look for \u201cNotepad.\u201d Right-click the \u201cNotepad\u201d shortcut and choose \u201cRun as administrator.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windows_notepad.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Run Notepad as Administrator\" width=\"650\" height=\"421\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, click on File &gt; Open and paste <code>c:windowssystem32driversetchosts<\/code> into the Open window and hit enter. You can now block whichever domains you want using the instructions above. When you\u2019re done, click File &gt; Save to save your changes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windows_hosts.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Edit Hosts File in Windows 10\" width=\"650\" height=\"525\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Using Windows 7:\u00a0<\/strong>Click on Start, followed by Run, and paste the following into the \u201cOpen\u201d field: <code>notepad c:windowssystem32driversetchosts<\/code>. Windows 7 will open the file with administrator privileges so that you can use File &gt; Save to keep your changes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Editing_the_Hosts_File_on_macOS\"><\/span>Editing the Hosts File on macOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just like on Windows, you\u2019ll need to use administrator privileges on macOS to make changes (You\u2019ll need an administrator account for this.). On a Mac, changes are made using the command line app Terminal and your system\u2019s built-in text editor, nano.<\/p>\n<p>First, launch Terminal, either by searching for it or by finding it under Applications &gt; Terminal.\u00a0Type or paste, and then execute the following command to open your hosts file in nano: <code>sudo nano \/etc\/hosts<\/code>. Type your account password, followed by Enter, to confirm.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mac_hosts_sudo_nano.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Edit macOS Hosts File Command\" width=\"650\" height=\"102\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Add any lines that you would like, taking care not to change any existing rules. Once you\u2019re done, you can save your changes using the WriteOut command, accessed via the keyboard shortcut Control+O.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-730521 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nano_hosts_edit.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Edit Hosts File with nano on macOS\" width=\"650\" height=\"384\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to abandon without saving your changes, use the Exit command shortcut Control+X.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Editing_the_Hosts_File_on_Linux\"><\/span>Editing the Hosts File on Linux<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On Linux, follow the same steps as you would on macOS. Both Linux and macOS have the nano text editor and a hosts file located at \/etc\/hosts. Just launch a terminal, run the same <code>sudo nano \/etc\/hosts<\/code> command, add the information in the same way, and press Ctrl+O when you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manually_Block_Websites_on_iPhone_iPad\"><\/span>Manually Block Websites on iPhone &amp; iPad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not possible to access the hosts file on an iPhone or iPad without modifying the firmware (also known as jailbreaking). Apple makes it possible to block specific websites, but not without also blocking what it terms \u201cadult websites.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to blocking anything that Apple deems risqu\u00e9, this setting also removes private browsing mode from Safari. For these reasons, it might not be a good long-term solution. Fortunately, once you\u2019ve set it up, you can turn it on and off relatively easily.<\/p>\n<p>To block a specific website on your iPhone or iPad, first, launch Settings, and then tap on Screen Time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/screen_time.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Use Screen Time to Block Websites\" width=\"650\" height=\"324\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the next screen, look for \u201cContent &amp; Privacy Restrictions,\u201d and then tap on it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/content_and_privacy_controls.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Content &amp; Privacy Restrictions for iOS\/iPadOS\" width=\"650\" height=\"319\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Enable the \u201cContent &amp; Privacy Restrictions\u201d toggle at the top of the screen and enter a passcode if prompted. This will be a Screen Time passcode that you have set up in the past. Hide this passcode from anyone you don\u2019t want removing your restrictions, such as children.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/content_restrictions.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Content &amp; Privacy Restrictions on iOS\/iPadOS\" width=\"650\" height=\"397\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, tap on \u201cContent Restrictions,\u201d followed by \u201cWeb Content.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/web_content.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Web Content Restrictions in iOS\/iPadOS\" width=\"650\" height=\"282\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, tap on \u201cLimit Adult Websites,\u201d and under \u201cNever Allow,\u201d add any websites that you might want to limit. You can now back out of this menu. Finally, delete any apps associated with the service that you\u2019re trying to block (Facebook, Twitter, and so on).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/never_allow.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Create Block List on iOS\/iPadOS\" width=\"650\" height=\"298\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can disable your block quickly by revisiting Settings &gt; Screen Time &gt; Content &amp; Privacy Restrictions and disabling the \u201cContent &amp; Privacy Restrictions\u201d toggle at the top of the screen. Learn more about securing your device using Screen Time restrictions.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Block_Websites_Using_an_App_Including_Android\"><\/span>Block Websites Using an App (Including Android)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t fancy using a text editor to change your hosts file manually, you want to schedule your block, or you\u2019re using an Android device, software can handle this process for you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blocker_Apps_for_Android\"><\/span>Blocker Apps for Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On Android, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/families.google.com\/familylink\/\">Google Family Link<\/a>\u00a0allows similar control to Screen Time on iOS. This is perfect for limiting access to websites and services on children\u2019s devices, but you could also use it to restrict your own device, too. Failing that, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.blocksite\">BlockSite<\/a> is a popular third-party solution designed purely for blocking distracting websites.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blocker_Apps_for_Windows\"><\/span>Blocker Apps for Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A small free app called <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.focalfilter.com\">FocalFilter<\/a>\u00a0allows you to set up a block list, which you can invoke for a set period. It\u2019s a simple way of dealing with distracting websites, and it works with Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/focalfilter.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"FocalFilter for Windows 10\" width=\"650\" height=\"383\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you want something a little more automated, look at <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/getcoldturkey.com\">Cold Turkey<\/a>\u00a0(free version available). The app is available free of charge, and the free version will let you block websites. However, you\u2019ll need to pay the $39\u00a0registration fee to access advanced features like scheduling and application blocking.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blocker_Apps_for_macOS\"><\/span>Blocker Apps for macOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On macOS, you can use the free app <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/selfcontrolapp.com\">SelfControl<\/a> to set up a block list, and then block those websites for a duration of your choosing. Just like FocalFilter on Windows, it\u2019s simple and effective, but lacks the advanced scheduling features of an app like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/getcoldturkey.com\">Cold Turkey<\/a> (also available for macOS), which costs $39<b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/selfcontrol.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"SelfControl for macOS\" width=\"650\" height=\"374\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blocker_Apps_for_Linux\"><\/span>Blocker Apps for Linux<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Free app <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/aniketpanjwani\/chomper\">Chomper<\/a>\u00a0appears to be the best purpose-built tool for blocking websites on Linux. It\u2019s a command-line tool that provides more granular and nuanced controls over your blocklists than simply editing the hosts file.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-730511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chomper.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Chomper for Linux\" width=\"650\" height=\"467\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Aniket Panjwani<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can use Chomper to set up timed blocks and switch between different blocklists on the fly, all with a few text commands. Read the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/chomper.readthedocs.io\/en\/\">Chomper documentation<\/a> to learn more about the app.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improve_Your_Productivity\"><\/span>Improve Your Productivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blocking websites is just one thing that you can do to try and improve your productivity. 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