On Jomo for Mac, blocking works differently than on the iPhone/iPad version. Some features like Limits & Actions aren't available on Mac. However, blocking is more advanced on Mac and lets you filter keywords in addition to blocking apps and websites.

How can I block a category of websites?

1. Open Jomo.
2. Click + New Rule.
3. Click Recurring Session.
4. In Block > Apps & Websites, click Websites.
5. Select a list.
6. Click Save.

Note: If some sites aren't blocked, you can manually add them using the text field under the categories.

How can I block a specific website?

Two options

1. Categories – Block an entire pre-filled category provided by Jomo.
2. Websites – Block specific sites of your choice.

1. Open Jomo.
2. Click + New Rule.
3. Click Recurring Session.
4. In Block > Apps & Websites, click Websites.
5. In the text field, type the site you want to block.
6. Click Add, then Save.

How can I block just part of a site or a subdomain?

Examples

1. Block a feature (e.g., YouTube Shorts).
2. Block a subdomain (e.g., a specific subreddit).

1. Open Jomo.
2. Click + New Rule.
3. Click Recurring Session.
4. In Block > Apps & Websites, click Websites.
5. In the text field, type something like YouTube.com/shorts/ or reddit.com/r/politics/.

How to use the * wildcard to block websites?

Examples

1. Block all URLs containing a specific word.
2. Block all searches containing a specific word.

Let’s say you want to eliminate all cat-related content from your life

1. Open Jomo.
2. Click + New Rule.
3. Click Recurring Session.
4. In Block > Apps & Websites, click Websites.
5. In the text field, enter:

• *cat* (blocks any URL with the word "cat")
• or google.com/*q=*cat* (blocks Google searches for "cat")

Note: Avoid blocking very short words. Many URLs include long random strings, which could unintentionally trigger blocks.

How can I import my own list of websites to block?

1. Open Jomo.
2. Click + New Rule.
3. Click Recurring Session.
4. In Block > Apps & Websites, click Websites.
5. Next to Websites, click … More.
6. Click Import Selection From File.
7. Click Add, then Save.

Note: Make sure the file is in plain text format (.txt) with one website per line.

How do I know if my browser is supported by Jomo?

Jomo supports: Safari, Arc, Chrome, Opera, Opera GX, Opera Air, Brave, Brave Nightly, Edge, Vivaldi, Orion, Ecosia, and Zen. Firefox users: please check our dedicated help article.

I've blocked some websites, but it doesn’t seem to be working. What should I do?

Having trouble? Check out our dedicated help article for troubleshooting tips.

Updated on: 21/07/2025