How to Block Websites in Linux Firefox
Mozilla's Firefox is a popular Web browser for several computer operating systems, including Linux. As you use Firefox, you may wonder how to block websites so they do not display. Perhaps you are aware of various sites that you find offensive, or maybe you are tired of having certain pages appear as pop up ads. To combat this problem, you can use a Firefox add-on that blocks websites of your choice.
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Instructions
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Access the BlockSite download on Mozilla's "Add-ons for Firefox" page.
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Click the "Add to Firefox" button to download this extension and follow any prompts to complete the download.
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Locate the BlockSite file on your desktop, which has an "xpi" at the end (for example, "blocksite-0.7.1-fx.xpi"). This distinct file ending indicates that this is a Mozilla compressed file used for Firefox add-ons and plugins.
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Follow any Firefox prompts to restart your browser and allow BlockSite to take effect. If you do not see these prompts, drag and drop the downloaded file on your Firefox application, or select "Open File" from the Firefox "File" drop-down menu.
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Launch Firefox again and click the "Preferences" button in the "Add-ons" dialog box. If this window is not visible, select the "Add-ons" option from the "Tools" drop-down menu.
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Click the "Add" button in the "BlockSite Preferences" window, type in the full web address of the site that you want to block (for example, "http://www.site.com"), and click the "OK" button when finished. Repeat this step for each site you want to block.
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