Get started with Blocker on Mac

Léo MathurinOctober 14, 20262 min read

Let’s get your first block working on your Mac. You’ll need macOS 14 or newer. The first seven days are free, with no account or card.

1. Make yourself at home

Download Blocker, open the download, and drag the app into Applications. Open Blocker and follow the welcome steps.

Blocker’s Now tab with nothing blocked and the Block now button in the middle — This is the Now tab. Click Block now to set up your first session.

2. Pick one distraction

Click Create your first blocklist and give it a name, like “My first block”. Type youtube.com in the website field, click Add, then Save list. You can choose a distracting app in the Apps tab too. One distraction is plenty to start with.

The My first block list editor with youtube.com added under Websites and the Save list button at the bottom right — Your site appears below the website field once you’ve added it. Save list takes you back to your session.

3. Start your first hour

Your new list is selected for you. Click 1h, the shortest preset. Leave the lock mode on Relaxed for this first try. Save any work in apps you’re blocking, then click Block now.

Block now settings with the 1h preset selected, the My first block list, Relaxed lock mode and the Block now button — Choose 1h, check your list and Relaxed mode, then click Block now.

Try opening the site or app you chose. It should be blocked, while your work tools stay available. Your first focus session is underway.

Find your rhythm

Next time, start with a focus setup, or make it a habit with a weekly schedule.

Something feel off? Tell me what happened. I’m happy to help.