How to Block News Websites
To stop doomscrolling, install SiteBlocker and add the News Sites list from the Marketplace. It blocks CNN, BBC, Fox News, The New York Times, Reuters, Google News and other major outlets in one click, on Chrome and Firefox. Block them all day or only while you work.
Websites blocked by this list
The News Sites list blocks these 20 sites. You can add or remove any of them after installing.
- cnn.com
- bbc.com
- foxnews.com
- nytimes.com
- theguardian.com
- reuters.com
- news.google.com
- washingtonpost.com
- wsj.com
- bloomberg.com
- forbes.com
- apnews.com
- nbcnews.com
- cnbc.com
- businessinsider.com
- dailymail.co.uk
- huffpost.com
- usatoday.com
- aljazeera.com
- npr.org
Suggested schedule: All day, every day, or weekdays 9am to 5pm.
Why people block news sites
- + Rolling headlines are built to be checked constantly, and each refresh pulls you back in.
- + Most breaking news does not change your day, but it does break your concentration.
- + A single news tab open in the morning can quietly cost you the whole first hour.
- + Blocking the outlets you refresh out of habit protects your focus without leaving you uninformed for long.
Block news sites with SiteBlocker
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Install SiteBlocker
Add the free SiteBlocker extension to Chrome or Firefox. No account is required to start.
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Open the Marketplace tab
In the SiteBlocker app, open the Marketplace and find the News Sites list.
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Add the News Sites list
Click add and every site in the News Sites list is blocked straight away, then synced across your devices.
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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 news sites: FAQ
How do I stop doomscrolling the news?
Add the News Sites blocklist in SiteBlocker. It blocks the major outlets in one click, so the habit of refreshing headlines has nowhere to go. Schedule it for work hours if you still want to read in the evening.
Can I block news sites but still read them sometimes?
Yes. Schedule the block for specific hours, or start a Focus Mode session when you need to concentrate and lift it the rest of the time.
Does this block news apps too?
SiteBlocker is a browser extension for Chrome and Firefox, so it blocks news websites in your browser. It does not block separate mobile apps.
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