How To Block Facebook and Instagram on Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

I am going to teach you how to block Facebook and Instagram on Google Chrome. If you are looking to increase your productivity, avoid distractions, or take a little break from social media, this guide is for you. By the end, both sites will be blocked on your browser.

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Block Facebook and Instagram on Google Chrome

Get the extension

Open a new tab in Chrome. Go to the Chrome Web Store by searching for it in the address bar.

Once the store loads, use the search bar at the top middle. Type BlockSite and press Enter.

In the results, select BlockSite - Website Blocker for Chrome. Click Add to Chrome.

Confirm by selecting Add extension. Chrome will install the extension and add an icon to your toolbar. That icon is where you control blocked sites.

Add Facebook to the block list

Click the BlockSite icon on your toolbar. A pop up window will appear where you can enter site addresses to block.

Enter the full Facebook URL, then click Add site.

https://www.facebook.com

Facebook is now blocked in Google Chrome.

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Add Instagram to the block list

Click the BlockSite icon again to add another site. The same pop up will appear.

Enter the Instagram URL, then click Add site.

https://www.instagram.com

Instagram has been added to your blocked list.

Manage or unblock later

If you ever want to unblock these sites, open the BlockSite icon again. Remove the URLs from your blocked list.

That is it. You have successfully blocked Facebook and Instagram on Google Chrome.

Final thoughts

Blocking Facebook and Instagram can help you stay on track by removing two common sources of distraction. You can always return to the BlockSite panel to adjust your list. When you are ready to use Instagram in the browser again, learn how to add Instagram Web to Chrome for quick access.