The most reliable approach—using a VPN extension directly in Chrome (like TunnelBear or ExpressVPN’s Chrome extension)—worked instantly. No terminal commands, no restarting my Mac. For school or work Wi-Fi that blocks social media or streaming sites, switching on a VPN solved it in one click.
Try the free VPN extension first. If it’s slow or blocked, you’ll need a full VPN app (outside Chrome), but that’s a different review. how to unblock websites on mac chrome
Here’s a review based on the general process of unblocking websites on a Mac using Chrome, written as if for a blog or product review site. Gets the job done, but success depends on your specific blocker Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) The most reliable approach—using a VPN extension directly
A few articles recommend changing Chrome’s DNS settings to 8.8.8.8 (Google DNS). On a Mac, this requires changing system-wide DNS, not just Chrome’s. It’s easy to do, but on restricted networks (work, school), it’s often ignored by the network’s own rules. Save your time. Try the free VPN extension first