How to Block Twitter (Now X) on Computer & Phone 2026
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We often don’t have patience to read long blogs. This is one reason why twitter has become so popular. Its short posts and quick updates make it easy to scroll through content in seconds. However, the downsides is that it can be addictive and many people end up spending hours scrolling through the Twitter feeds every day. If you can’t control yourself, just block it! In this article, we’ll show you several different ways to block Twitter on computers and phones, helping you taking back your time.
Cisdem AppCrypt
The Best Tool to Block Twitter on Computer & Phone
- Block websites on Chrome, Safari, Edge and more browsers
- Let you block sites in certain categories, like social media, with 1 click
- Let you block specific sites/pages
- Let you block all URLs containing certain keywords
- Also let you block all websites except a few
- Lock individual applications, like Twitter, with password
- Allow you to block websites/lock apps permanently or at certain times
- Easy to use
- Hard to bypass
- Help you block Twitter completely or set time limits on it
- Help with parental controls, productivity, and privacy protection
- Available for Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad
How to Block Twitter on Windows
There are 3 ways to block Twitter website on Windows PC.
Use AppCrypt for Windows
Cisdem AppCrypt is a tool that allows users to block any websites or apps on computer. With it, you block access to Twitter website permanently or set time limits on it. If you want to prevent your child from accessing Twitter, you can set a password to protect your settings. If you want to stop yourself from wasting time on Twitter, ask a family menber or your friend to set the password for you.
1. Download and install Cisdem AppCrypt on your PC.
Free Download Windows 10 or later
2. Launch it. Set a password.
3. Right-click its icon on the task bar. Select Open Main Window.
4. Enter the password again to access the main window.
5. Go to the Web Block tab. A window will pop up and require you to install extensions. Click Install to add extensions to your browsers.
6. Go back to the Web Block tab of AppCrypt. Enter twitter.com in the top URL field. Click Add.
Now Twitter is blocked with password.
Tip 1: How to block twitter at certain times
If you only want to block twitter website on your computer at certain times, such as your work hours, you can use the schedule feature. Select Twitter website and click the the clock icon that appears. Enable "Custom Schedule". Click "Add schedule". Set the blocking time according to your needs.
Tip 2: How to unblock Twitter
If you don’t want to block Twitter websites anymore, you can enter the main window with the password, then go to the "Web Block" tab. Select Twitter website and press the Delete key on your keyboard. Or you can click the lock icon in the taskbar. Select "Disable Web Block" to temporarily unblock websites, which also requires entering the password.
Use Windows Hosts file
Have you heard the term DNS short for domain name system? It refers to a system files distributed around the Internet that help resolve domain names into it’s actual protocol address. The Hosts file is the precursor to DNS. To edit hosts file can map domain name of Twitter to wrong IP address, then Twitter won’t be accessible on computer. Here I’ll show you how to block Twitter on computer using hosts file.
1. Open Notepad as administrator.
2. Click on File in the upper-left corner. Open it.
3. Navigate to following address: This PC > Windows > System32 > drivers > etc > hosts.
4. Go to the last line of the page and add a new line. Enter 127.0.0.1 twitter.com. Press Enter to go to a new line, then enter 127.0.0.1 www.twitter.com.
5. Press Ctrl S to save. Now open your web browser and go to twitter.com, you will see an error page.
Tip：How to unblock Twitter website
Go back to hosts file and delete the text you added can unblock Twitter website. Editing hosts file is a little complicated but does not require the administrator password. If you want to block Twitter on child’s computer but he is good at computers, maybe you should try other methods.
Use Microsoft Family Safety
Family Safety is a built-in parental control application in Windows computers. To use it to block Twitter website on your child’s account, both your child and you need to have an account.
1. Click the Windows icon on desktop.
2. Navigate to Settings > Account > Family & other users > Manage family settings online or remove an account.
3. Click your child’s account right of yours.
4. Choose Content Restrictions on the Family Safety Page of your child’s account.
5. Add the URL of Twitter to the second box. Now just make sure your child can only log in his own account, the Twitter website is blocked on computer.
Tip: How to create an account for child on computer
1. Navigate to Settings > Account > Family & other users > Add a family member.
2. Enter the email address of your child. Set a password.
3. Enter the name, birth information and so on. Click Next. Now the new account is created.
How to Block Twitter on Mac
There are also 3 different ways to block Twitter on Mac computer.
Use AppCrypt for Mac
In method 1, I introduced how to block Twitter website on Windows with Cisdme AppCrypt. This tool is also available for macOS 10.12 or later. It is also easy to use and convenient. Below are the steps:
1. Download AppCrypt and install it.
Free Download macOS 10.12 or later
2. Set a password and submit.
3. Click the icon in the menu bar. Select Open main window.
4. Type the password and click OK.
5. The main window will pop up. Click Web Block tab.
6. Add twitter.com to block.
Now the Twitter website is blocked on your MacBook Pro, MacBook Air or iMac etc. No one can access the website without the password.
Use Screen Time for Mac
Screen Time is a built-in feature on Apple devices. With the web blocking feature in it, you can block access to the Twitter website on your Mac for free. However, note that it will also block adult websites by default. Below are the steps.
1. On your Mac, open the Apple menu. Click System Settings.
2. In the left sidebar, click Screen Time.
3. Click App Limits. Turn on the feature.
4. Click Add Limit. Scroll down the window to the end. Expand Websites.
5. Click the plus icon next to Add Website.
6. Enter twitter.com.
7. Click Done.
Now Twitter is blocked on your Mac.
Use Parental Controls
If you are using older macOS versions (macOS 10.14 pr earlier), you can use the built-in Parental Controls feature to control your child’s account and limit access to Twitter website. But you can’t set it up for administrator’s account.
1. Go to the Apple menu, choose System Preference from the drop down menu.
2. Choose the Parental Controls icon, which is a yellow circle with 2 people in it.
3. Enter the password to unlock the padlock in the bottom-left corner.
4. Select your child’s account from the left sidebar. Then choose Web from the top taskbar.
5. Select the middle option: Try to limit access to adult websites. Click Customize.
6. Choose the box under the text “Never allow these websites”. Click the plus sign “+” under the box. Then enter the URL: https://twitter.com.Hit OK.
Tip 1: How to create a child’s account on Mac
1. Go to the Apple menu, open System Preference > Users & Groups.
2. Click the lock in the bottom-left corner. Enter the password to enable changes.
3. Click the plus sign “+” to add a new account for your child.
Tip 2: How to unblock Twitter website on Mac
1. Go back to the box: Never allow these websites.
2. Select Twitter and click the minus icon “-“to delete it.
How to Block Twitter on Android
Use AppCrypt for Android
Cisdem AppCrypt (or simply AppCrypt) also has an Android version. It's very easy to use. In addition to blocking the Twitter website, it can help users block the Twitter app.
1. Install AppCrypt.
2. When you open it for the first time, please set a 4-digit or 6-digit PIN or a pattern.
3. Go to the Web Block tab, which is located at the top of the interface.
4. Type x.com and twitter.com in the URL field and then tap Add.
5. Optionally, if you want to block Twitter only during certain hours instead of permanently, go to the Schedule tab and set up the schedule.
Now Twitter is blocked on the browsers on the Android device.
If you also want to block the Twitter app, just go to the App Lock tab to put a lock on this app.
How to Block Twitter on iPhone or iPad
Use AppCrypt for iOS
Compatible with iPhone and iPad, AppCrypt can be used to limit access to the Twitter website and the Twitter app. All it takes is a few taps.
1. Install AppCrypt from the App Store app.
2. In the Web Block tab, type x.com or twitter.com and then tap the Add button.
Now the Twitter website is blocked on Safari, Chrome and other browsers.
3. Tap the Add / Remove button in the App Lock tab.
4. In the screen that shows up, use the search box to find the X app and then select it. Tap Done.
Now the Twitter app is blocked.
5. In the Preferences tab, tap Notifications. Turn it on. Now turn on Notification unlock, and you will be asked to set a 4- or 6-digit PIN.
Once the PIN is set, AppCrypt and its settings will be protected by this PIN, and you will be able to unblock blocked apps (like X) with this PIN.
Use Screen Time for iOS
Most kids have their own phones now. You may find that he should be doing his homework in the room, but he is surf on Internet. There are so many interesting apps such as Twitter on phones that we can’t control ourselves, let alone our kids. We have to take certain measures. The best way is to block it. Now I’ll show you how to block twitter on your child’s phone.
1. Open you child’s iPhone and go to Settings. Turn on the Screen Time. Choose the option This is My Child's.
2. Go to Content & Privacy Restrictions.
3. Choose Content Restrictions.
4. Find Web Content and select it. Click Limit Adult Websites.
5. Go to the NEVER ALLOW section, add twitter.com and x.com to the box.
6. Click Done.
FAQs
How can I block Twitter completely?
To completely block Twitter, use Cisdem AppCrypt. Simply add the Twitter website and app to the block list, and they will become inaccessible on the device.
How can I block Twitter on Chrome?
If you only want to block Twitter on Chrome (Or another specific browser), you can use a website blocker extension available for Chrome, such as Block Site.
Can I block myself from using Twitter?
Yes. You can block yourself from using Twitter with the help of Cisdem AppCrypt. This tool offers password protection. You can ask your a family member or friend to set the password for you. Without the password, you won’t be able to bypass the restriction or quit or uninstall the tool.
Conclusion
Nowadays Twitter has become the premier source of global news, entertainment and commentary. It is one of the most used social media platforms in the world. But you may not notice that it takes up so much of your time. Maybe your kids are also affected by some inappropriate content on Twitter. This article talks about several ways on how to block Twitter on computers and phones. Hope it helps!
Norah Hayes likes to share her tips on how to improve focus and stay motivated at work. She believes it is essential to eliminate all online distractions during work hours.
Ethan Long joined Cisdem in 2015 as a developer and now serves as the editorial advisor for Cisdem AppCrypt. He actively tests and uses Cisdem AppCrypt and other screen-time management tools to ensure AppCrypt meets its promises in real-world scenarios.