How to block TikTok on Chrome
Why TikTok is hard to put down
- Autoplay starts before you've decided to watch anything.
- Short videos make "just one more" feel harmless, every single time.
- The algorithm learns fast, so the feed gets harder to leave the more you use it.
Block TikTok 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.
- 3TikTok is already in the Social media pack: make sure tiktok.com is switched on. If it isn't listed, type tiktok.com and click Add site.
- 4Open tiktok.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 tiktok.com also blocks every *.tiktok.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 TikTok
Some people need TikTok for a creator account or to watch a link someone sent. Blocking everything isn't the only option:
Block it outright
FreeTikTok is in the Social media pack. On a work computer, there's rarely a reason to keep it open.
Stop the For You feed
ProFeed Eraser stops the autoplay feed on TikTok's homepage, so a shared link doesn't turn into an hour.
Use Nuclear mode for deadlines
ProOne click blocks everything except the site you're on until the timer ends.
Hide the TikTok feed instead
Feed Eraser keeps TikTok working but removes the parts built to keep you scrolling.
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 TikTok 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 still open TikTok links people send me?
If you hide the For You feed instead of blocking the site, individual video links still open. The endless homepage feed doesn't.
Does this block the TikTok app on my phone?
No. ZenTab works in Chrome on your computer. On a phone, use Screen Time (iPhone) or Digital Wellbeing (Android) app limits.
Block TikTok 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.