How to Block YouTube on Google Chrome
Last updated: 2026-06-14 · 5 min read
YouTube recommendations make it easy to slide into hours of streaming. Blocking the domain keeps your focus intact.
You can block subdomains, specific channels, or the entire youtube.com network using wildcard blocking rules.
Follow this guide to block YouTube during study times.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Install Blocker
Add Website Blocker from the extension store.
2
Add Domain
Enter youtube.com into the blocklist panel.
3
Set Timer
Enable a schedule to block YouTube during work hours.
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