How to block JioHotstar on Chrome
Why JioHotstar is hard to put down
- Live sport creates real urgency: you don't want to miss the over.
- Highlights and clips fill every gap between matches.
- Series drop weekly episodes designed to be watched immediately.
Block JioHotstar in four steps
- 1Add ZenTab to Chrome. It's free, and your first 7 days include every Pro feature.
- 2Open the ZenTab dashboard and go to Site Blocker.
- 3JioHotstar is already in the Video & streaming pack: make sure hotstar.com is switched on. If it isn't listed, type hotstar.com and click Add site.
- 4Open hotstar.com. Instead of the site you'll see ZenTab's calm block page, with your streak and a button to start a focus session.
A site covers its subdomains too, so hotstar.com also blocks every *.hotstar.com address. The free plan blocks 10 sites at a time; if you're at the limit, switch off one you need less, or go Pro for unlimited sites.
Smarter ways to limit JioHotstar
A big match can be worth watching. The trick is deciding when, not drifting into it. Blocking everything isn't the only option:
Block it during work, open it for the match
ProA schedule blocks Hotstar on weekday working hours, and you can still watch the evening game.
Use the video pack
Freehotstar.com is in ZenTab's Video & streaming pack, along with JioCinema.
Check the score without the stream
FreeUse the 5-minute "I really need this site" pass to check the score, then the block comes back.
When you're tempted to unblock it
Most blockers fail in the same moment: you're tired, the urge hits, and switching the block off takes two clicks. ZenTab adds friction exactly there.
- I really need this site: the block page can open JioHotstar for a few minutes after a short wait, so a genuine need doesn't turn into an hour.
- Strict Mode (Pro): no quick unlocks, you can add sites but not remove or pause them, and turning it off takes a 15-minute cool-down.
- Commitment lock (Pro): keep Strict Mode on until a date you choose, with no way out early.
Frequently asked questions
Does blocking hotstar.com also block JioCinema?
They're separate entries. ZenTab's Video & streaming pack includes both, so both are blocked unless you switch one off.
Can I unblock it just for a match?
Yes. With a schedule, Hotstar opens automatically at the times you choose. Without Pro, switch it off in your blocklist for the evening.
Block JioHotstar in a minute
ZenTab is free: block up to 10 sites, hide YouTube Shorts and grow a focus streak. Pro adds unlimited sites, page rules, schedules and daily limits for $10 once.