If you are unable to access some websites on your device, your device administrator or internet service provider has likely blocked them. If websites are not blocked but still refuse to open, it could be due to IP address blockage, misconfigured proxy settings, delayed DNS response, or some browser-specific problem.
What causes the “This webpage is not available” error? This error can occur for a variety of reasons, including incorrectly inputting a website URL, invalid cookies in your browser, DNS server difficulties, or using a defunct proxy.
This error message could be caused by several factors, such as a problem with your internet connection, an issue with the website's server, or a misconfiguration on your device. Also, if your domain name is incorrect, or if the website has been temporarily or permanently closed, you may receive this error message.
Websites get blocked when they detect an IP address that isn't supposed to access the restricted content. Your IP (Internet Protocol) address identifies your device on the internet and reveals your physical location. That's what lets websites find your IP and block (or allow) your device.
Make sure your Wi-Fi or cellular connection is switched on. Try opening another webpage or running an application that requires Internet access to function. If the page or the application fails too, that means the problem is with your network connection instead of Chrome.
Clear Cache and Cookies
Clearing your Chrome cache is also worth a try. A problem with the cache may be the reason that your links aren't working in Chrome. To clear the cache and cookies in Chrome: Click the three-dots menu icon in the top-right.
Alternatively, you can click a link while holding down Shift + Ctrl (PC) or Shift + Command (Mac). That should not only open the link in a new tab but also shift your focus to it.
Links may be broken for a variety of reasons, including the URL being mistyped, the webpage no longer being online, the page's URL having changed, or the linked page having restricted access (such as by being behind a password or firewall).
If Google Chrome blocks a site automatically, it may be because Google deems that site unsafe, or because your employer or school has chosen to prevent access to that site, so you should proceed with caution.
Check if the website is down just for you.
If it tells you that the website is down for everyone, it has nothing to do with your ISP. However, if it's unavailable just for you, your Internet provider is involved.
Resetting Chrome settings will reset everything about the browser to its default state settings, as if it were freshly installed and not configured. This means any startup home page customizations, tab settings, search engine, pinned tabs, etc will all be reset.
In most Android browsers, the refresh icon or button is located at the top right corner when you tap three vertical dots.
Clearing your cache and cookies from time to time is good “tech hygiene,” and it can help you troubleshoot when your device is running slowly or you're having trouble with an app.
When you use a browser, like Chrome, it saves some information from websites in its cache and cookies. Clearing them fixes certain problems, like loading or formatting issues on sites.
What are browser history, cache, and cookies? Browser History is the list of sites that you have visited using this specific browser. Cache stores temporary files, such as web pages and other online media, that the browser downloaded from the Internet to speed up loading of pages and sites that you've already visited.
Check your permissions: Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps, select the affected app, and then tap on "Permissions." Make sure that the app has permission to access the internet and open links.