Wildcards cannot be redirected to a different URL, however. It can still be useful if you want to block known bad websites. You have to enter all the domains you want manually or import a list. I wouldn't recommend using it for parental controls simply because it's not a net-filter. Hey, I can delete the extension or bypass it since I know the master password. It could also be used to boost your productivity by serving as a reminder like 'I must not be Tweeting/updating Facebook/chatting while I'm supposed to be working/studying'.

Closing Wordsīlock Site is primarily used to prevent other people from messing with your browser. It's explained on the add-on's official website. You can prevent the extension from being disabled or removed by setting a policy. This file also contains the master password (can't be exported/imported when the Options have not been unlocked). Use the import/export JSON options to backup your settings and the list of the URLs that you have blocked. The password check can be disabled when a wrong password has been entered many times in a minute (the time can be customized). There is a scheduler that you can use to only block hostnames at a specified time or day and/or on specific days.

The extension will close the blocked tab automatically but you can change this behavior from the settings. You can unblock websites from the options page or by visiting the domain directly and bypassing it withÂ the password. If the button is grayed out, enter the password (the box is at the top) and click on the Unlock button to the left of the Save button, and you'll be able to save the changes. When you add a website to the block list, click on the Save button to apply the rules immediately. Each line can contain one domain that you wish to block.

Have a list of domains to block? Import a text file to the add-ons options page to add them quickly. Speaking of which, you can right-click on the Block Site toolbar icon to pause/resume blocking at any time. Another way to block websites is by visiting the webpages and clicking on the extension's icon. RegEx is supported too, and the syntax is explained in the options page.

So, even if you search for 'instagram' that will be blocked with the second keyword syntax. The former blocks domains which contain the word 'instagram', while the latter also blocks queries which contain the word.

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