How to Block Instagram
To block Instagram, install SiteBlocker for Chrome or Firefox and add instagram.com to a blocklist, or install the ready-made list from the Marketplace. Block it all day, or schedule it for work hours to escape the feed and Reels.
Websites blocked by this list
The Instagram list blocks these 1 sites. You can add or remove any of them after installing.
- instagram.com
Suggested schedule: All day, every day, or weekdays 9am to 5pm.
Why people block instagram
- + The feed and Reels are designed to keep you scrolling well past what you intended.
- + A quick check of stories can pull you in for far longer than the "quick" it promised.
- + Comparison and notifications make Instagram especially hard to put down.
- + Blocking instagram.com gives you the pause that breaks the habit loop.
Block instagram with SiteBlocker
- 1
Install SiteBlocker
Add the free SiteBlocker extension to Chrome or Firefox. No account is required to start.
- 2
Open the Marketplace tab
In the SiteBlocker app, open the Marketplace and find the Instagram list.
- 3
Add the Instagram list
Click add and every site in the Instagram list is blocked straight away, then synced across your devices.
- 4
Schedule or lock it
Keep the block on all day, schedule it for work hours, or turn on Locked Mode so it is harder to disable on impulse.
Blocking instagram: FAQ
How do I block Instagram on Chrome or Firefox?
Install SiteBlocker, add instagram.com to a blocklist (or install the Instagram list from the Marketplace), and it is blocked right away.
Can I block Instagram only during work hours?
Yes. Schedule the block for the hours you want it active, and Instagram stays open in the evenings and on weekends.
Does this block Instagram Reels too?
Yes. Blocking instagram.com blocks the entire site, including Reels, stories and the main feed.
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