Stay focused and enhance your productivity by blocking distracting websites on your Mac with 1Focus.
Block digital distractions at night and improve your sleep. Increase your focus through monotasking and deep work. Create a safe online environment to promote a healthier lifestyle.
1Focus helps you eliminate digital distractions and prevent internet addiction by limiting screen time. It is also very useful for managing your online environment if you suffer from ADHD.
Block the internet, block online games, block adult sites, block YouTube, social media, Netflix, and more.
Block an unlimited number of websites across Safari, Chrome, Brave, Edge, Opera, and Arc.
In this guide, we show you how to block websites on your Mac with 1Focus, step by step.
How to Block a Website on Mac
Steps (3 minutes):
- Download 1Focus on the Mac App Store.
- Open 1Focus. You can reopen the 1Focus window by clicking its arrow icon in the top right of your screen.
- Click the + button under Blocked Websites.
- Enter the website to block and confirm with the Enter key (⏎).
- Start blocking.
Done! Tip: You can block a website yet make an exception for specific page or section. You can also block website categories, block URL keywords, or block an app.
Troubleshooting
- Schedule blocking.
- Block durations longer than 6 hours require 1Focus Pro.
- Use a supported web browser. 1Focus can block websites across Safari, Chrome, Brave, Edge, Opera, and Arc.
- Grant permission to block websites.
- Restart your computer.
- Uninstall 1Focus, permanently delete it from the Trash (important), and reinstall it from the Mac App Store. No data is lost.
- Optional: Prevent bypassing blocking.
For help, contact support.