What Is A Site Blocker?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Site Blocker

allows users to completely block websites as well as specific parts of websites

. Blocking a website with Site Blocker will block it everywhere (blocking facebook.com will block facebook embeds – works the same with reddit, twitter, youtube, etc.)

How do I enable a site blocker?

To activate on the browser extension:

Right-click the BlockSite toolbar icon. Click ‘Options’.

Click ‘Block Sites’ tab on

the left-hand menu.

How do site blockers work?

Website blockers (also called internet filters) can work one of two ways:

by blocking specific websites or entire categories

. Website blockers have gotten more sophisticated over the years. … Some programs may allow you to set a time limit on certain websites, while others will block access altogether.

Why is a site blocked?

Why do websites get blocked? Websites get

blocked when they detect an IP address from a region that isn’t supposed to access the websites’ content

. Your IP (Internet Protocol) address identifies your device on the internet, while also revealing your physical location.

What to do if a site blocks you?

  1. Use VPN services. …
  2. Become Anonymous: run your browser through a proxy. …
  3. Use IP instead of URL. …
  4. Choose between proxies in your browser. …
  5. Use browser extensions. …
  6. Replace your DNS Server. …
  7. Use Wayback Machine. …
  8. Use RSS feed.

How do I restrict access to certain websites?

  1. Open the browser and go to Tools (alt+x) > Internet Options. Now click the security tab and then click the red Restricted sites icon. Click the Sites button below the icon.
  2. Now in the pop-up, manually type the websites you want to block one-by-one. Click Add after typing the name of each site.

What is the best website blocker?

  • FocalFilter.
  • FocusMe.
  • Blocksite Chrome Extension.
  • Limit Chrome Extension.
  • WasteNoTime.
  • Forest.
  • Pause Chrome Extension.
  • 1 Focus.

Why is access denied to a website?

The “Access Denied” error appears when your browser uses different proxy settings or VPN instead of what’s really set on your Windows 10 PC. Thus, when a

website detects that there is something wrong with your browser cookies or your network

, it blocks you and this is why you can’t open it.

How do I unblock simple blocker?

A: In this case, we recommend uninstalling Simple Blocker, then reinstalling it, which will restore the default settings. Click on the Chrome options button (3 horizontal bars), then go to

Tools->Task Manager

. You should be able to end the Simple Blocker process using that dialog.

Does block site cost money?

BlockSite is a

free browser extension

for Chrome and Firefox, and an app for Android and iOS, that does exactly what it says it will: block websites for you. You can block sites individually or by category, get usage reports on how you’re using your devices, sync blocks across mobile and desktop, and more.

What happens when a site is blocked?

Effects. Blocked users

may be completely unable to access all or part of a site’s content

, which is usually the case when censoring or filtering mechanisms are responsible for the block.

How do I know if a website is blocked?

  1. Visit the Google Transparency Report.
  2. Enter your website URL into the Check site status search field.
  3. Submit your search to view the report.

Why is Google blocked in China?

Google, Facebook and Twitter are all blocked in China

due to the country’s Great Firewall

. They can usually only be accessed via virtual private networks or VPNs. The Tuber browser has now disappeared from app stores and its website no longer works.

Why is Google blocking my searches?

Why did this happen? Google checks the pages that it indexes for malicious scripts or downloads, content violations, policy violations, and many other quality and legal issues that can affect users. When Google detects content that should be blocked, it can take the following actions:

Hide search results silently

.

Why is Google blocking some sites?

Yes, it’s possible that Google might block some sites for different reasons. … Note: Usually, a website is blocked

because Google believes the website might be dangerous, and it could harm your PC or reveal your personal data

.

How do I block sites on Google?

  1. Open the Google Play Store and install the “BlockSite” app. …
  2. Open the downloaded BlockSite app. …
  3. “Enable” the app in your phone’s settings to allow the app to block websites. …
  4. Tap the green “+” icon to block your first website or app.
Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.