How to Block Websites on Opera/Opera GX on Windows PC and Mac

Opera is a browser become popular since its privacy, fast speed and good user experience. Opera GX is a special version of Opera with gaming twist and some unique features. Many users want to know how to block a website on Opera/Opera GX. However, this browser doesn’t offer built-in feature to block a specific website. In this article, I’ll show you several other ways to block websites on Opera for Windows PC or Mac. Keep your family safe online.

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• Let you block all websites except the ones you allow
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How to block a website on Opera using a web filter app

The most effective way to block a website on Opera/Opera GX is to use a web filter app. When choosing a good web filter app, consider your needs. For example, what websites do you want to block? Are you blocking websites for your children? Or want to increase your productivity while working? Do you want to block the website on Opera permanently? Or only at certain times?

Cisdem AppCrypt is the best web filter app that can meet different needs. This tool makes it simple and easy to keep your family safe from inappropriate content online by blocking certain websites, or categories of sites on Opera, Opera GX and other popular browsers. It also helps you stay focused by blocking distractions during working hours.

Below are the steps to block a website on Opera, Opera GX using this web filter app.

For Windows

1. Download and install AppCrypt on your Windows PC.

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2. Set a password when you first launch this web filter app.

3. Right-click its icon on the taskbar. Select Open Main Window.

4. Enter the password to access the main window.

5. Go to the Web Block tab. A window will pop up requiring you to install extensions for browsers.

Click the Install button next to Opera. Download the extension. Install it to the Opera or Opera GX browser.

6. After installing the extension, go back to the Web block tab. Enter the URL that you want to block in the URL field. Then click Add.

Now the website is blocked in Opera on your Windows PC.

Tip 1: Block websites on Opera/Opera GX by categories

Opera especially Opera GX is a browser preferred by gamers. Features like CPU, RAM and Network limiter enhance their gaming experience. However, spending too much time playing games can be damaging, especially for young kids. Cisdem AppCrypt can help you block websites by categories on Opera/Opera GX, like games sites, gambling, and more. For example, to block all popular games websites on the Internet, click Import on the upper right corner. Choose Games Sites.

Tip 2: Block a website on Opera/Opera GX at certain times

If you just want to control the time you/your kids spend on certain websites, you can set a schedule. Then this tool will only block this website during the time you set. And can be accessed normally at other times. To do that, find the site from your block list. Click the clock icon on the left. Enable Custom Schedule then set the time. Alternatively, you can also set a general schedule to all blocked websites on your block list at certain times. The general schedule icon is on the top tool bar.

Tip 3: Block access to all sites except a few on Opera/Opera GX

This web filter app provides 2 blocking modes. It lets you add unwanted websites to block list, or block all websites on the Internet but allow a few. To use the latter mode, enable the “Block all websites” button in the bottom left corner. Click on “Exceptions” next to it. Add the sites that you allow access to the “Always Allow” list. Then all websites will be inaccessible on Opera except for the few you approved.

For Mac

Cisdem AppCrypt is also available for Mac. It helps to block websites on Opera, Opera GX, and all other popular browsers on Mac without having to download extensions.

1. Download and install this web filter app on your Mac.

Free Download macOS 10.12 or later

2. Launch it. Set a password in the pop-up window.

3. Click the lock icon on the menu bar. Choose Open Main Window.

3. Enter the password to access it.

4. Go to Web Block tab. Add sites you wish to block on Opera to the block list.

Now the website is blocked in Opera on your Mac.

How to block a website on Opera using a web filter extension

If you don’t want to install third-party apps, then there is another way to block websites on Opera-adding extension. But what I have to say is that the extensions can be easily removed. So if you want to block a website on Opera to control your child’s online behavior, this is not the safest way. Below I’ll show you a web filter extension that can be added to Opera/Opera GX-Block Site.

1. Open the Opera browser on your computer.

2. Click the 3-dot icon in the bottom left corner. Under Sidebar Extensions, select the Add button next to Add more.

3. In the search bar of the Opera addons window, search for Block Site. Select the one with 3 “W” in the icon from the results.

4. Click Add to Opera in the upper right corner. Then click Installing.

5. Click the cube icon in the upper-right corner of the window. Then click the 3-dot icon next to Block Site. Select Options.

6. In the Options page, add the unwanted websites into the top box. Click Add.

Scroll down the Options page, you can find some other useful features for blocking websites on Opera, such as redirecting to custom URL when website is blocked, scheduling the blocking.

Bonus tip: Use Opera's Content settings to block certain elements on websites

Opera browser has no built in features to block a website directly, but allows you to specify if a website can set cookies, use JavaScript, show images, send pop-ups or use redirects. Below I’ll show you how to set YouTube website to not show images in Opera.

1. Open the Opera browser.

2. Click the 3-dot icon. Click Settings icon on the sidebar.

3. Select Privacy & security > Site settings.

4. Scroll down to the Content section. Select Images.

5. Go to the Customized behavior section. Click the Add button next to Not allowed to show images.

6. Type in YouTube’s URL. Click Add.

Now go to YouTube on the Opera, you will find this site does not show images and features that need images won’t work.

Conclusion

Our kids are always affected by inappropriate websites on the Internet such as porn sites, games sites. Also, we are easy to get distracted by some interesting websites such as social media when working. It’s necessary to find a way to block unwanted websites. To block a website on Opera/Opera GX, I think the best way is to install 3rd-party web blocker apps such as AppCrypt. If you choose to add extensions, the blocking can be bypassed easily. And Opera’s built-in settings can’t block a website completely.