How to block Prime Video on Chrome
Why Prime Video is hard to put down
- Next-episode autoplay keeps a session going.
- Shows are bundled with your shopping account, so they're always one click away.
- The browse page is a wall of new things to start.
Block Prime Video 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.
- 3Prime Video is already in the Video & streaming pack: make sure primevideo.com is switched on. If it isn't listed, type primevideo.com and click Add site.
- 4Open primevideo.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 primevideo.com also blocks every *.primevideo.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 Prime Video
Like other streaming, it belongs in your evenings, not your workday. Blocking everything isn't the only option:
Block both addresses
ProPrime Video plays on primevideo.com and on amazon.com/gp/video. Add the page rule for the second one so shopping still works.
Schedule it for evenings
ProBlock Prime Video on weekdays from 9 to 6.
Use the video pack
Freeprimevideo.com is already in ZenTab's Video & streaming pack.
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 Prime Video 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
Can I block Prime Video but still shop on Amazon?
Yes. Block primevideo.com and add a page-level rule for amazon.com/gp/video. The rest of Amazon stays open.
Does this work on Amazon in other countries?
Add the page rule for your local Amazon address, like amazon.in/gp/video or amazon.co.uk/gp/video.
Block Prime Video 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.