You’re already using this app to filter YouTube searches to show only educational content. To take it a step further, this tutorial shows you how to completely block access to the regular YouTube site on your computer.
Here are three ways to block or remove access to YouTube:
You can manually block YouTube using system settings or network-level restrictions. For detailed step-by-step instructions, check out this comprehensive guide:
This guide explains how to edit your computer’s hosts file or configure router settings to block access to YouTube across all browsers.
One of the easiest and most flexible ways to block YouTube is by using browser extensions designed to block websites.
Tip: Combining multiple blocking extensions can help.
If the goal is to control access for children or family members, parental control software is the most comprehensive option. These tools often allow you to block YouTube system-wide across devices, monitor usage, and set time limits.