How to Block YouTube
To block YouTube, install SiteBlocker for Chrome or Firefox and add youtube.com to a blocklist, or install the ready-made list from the Marketplace. Block it all day, schedule it around work, or use Pro keyword blocking to target Shorts specifically.
Websites blocked by this list
The YouTube list blocks these 4 sites. You can add or remove any of them after installing.
- youtube.com
- m.youtube.com
- youtu.be
- music.youtube.com
Suggested schedule: All day, every day, or weekdays 9am to 5pm.
Why people block youtube
- + YouTube turns a two-minute answer into an hour of autoplay and recommendations.
- + The homepage is tuned to your weak spots, so "one video" rarely stays one.
- + A video playing in a background tab splits your attention even when you are working.
- + Blocking it during focused hours keeps YouTube a reward, not a default escape.
Block youtube 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 YouTube list.
- 3
Add the YouTube list
Click add and every site in the YouTube 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 youtube: FAQ
How do I block YouTube but keep other Google sites?
Add only youtube.com and youtu.be to a blocklist. Other Google services stay open because SiteBlocker blocks the exact domains you choose.
Can I block YouTube Shorts only?
Blocking youtube.com blocks the whole site. To block Shorts specifically, SiteBlocker Pro adds keyword blocking that can match the /shorts URL.
Can I block YouTube just during work?
Yes. Schedule the block for your work hours and it lifts automatically the rest of the day.
Related blocklists
See every ready-made list in the Blocklist Marketplace , or explore all SiteBlocker features .
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