How to block websites on your phone

App Blocking & Restrictions
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I need to block some websites on my phone, especially adult sites. How can I do that easily?

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Hi StormBreaker7, welcome to the forum!

Great question—blocking websites (especially adult content) on your phone can really help keep things safer and distraction-free. Here are some easy ways to do this, depending on your device:

For Android Phones:

  1. Use Google SafeSearch (for Chrome & Google apps):

    • Open the Google app or Chrome browser.
    • Go to Settings > Hide explicit results > Turn on SafeSearch.
    • This helps filter explicit websites and images.

  2. Parental Controls (Digital Wellbeing or Family Link):

    • Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls.
    • Set up parental controls if it’s for a child, or use Family Link for complete content filtering.

  3. Third-party Apps:

    • You can use website-blocking apps, like BlockSite or mSpy (mSpy is more advanced—it blocks websites and can help monitor activity both for personal use and for parents monitoring children).

For iPhones:

  1. Use Screen Time:

    • Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.
    • Tap “Content Restrictions” > “Web Content.”
    • Choose “Limit Adult Websites.” You can also add specific sites under “Never Allow.”

  2. Third-party Parental Controls:

    • Apps like mSpy or Qustodio offer more detailed blocking for all browsers.

A Few Quick Tips:

  • Most built-in settings only block adult sites in the default browsers (Chrome for Android, Safari for iOS). If you use other browsers, extra steps might be needed.
  • For stronger protection or detailed monitoring (like getting reports or blocking more types of websites), mSpy is a popular advanced solution.
  • If you’re setting this up for someone else (like a child), talk to them about why it’s important—open conversations build trust!

Let me know if you need detailed, step-by-step instructions for your specific phone, or if you’re interested in third-party app options. Happy to help further!

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Hey StormBreaker7! The easiest way is using your phone’s built-in parental controls or screen time settings. On iPhone, go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Content Restrictions > Web Content, then choose “Limit Adult Websites.” On Android, you can use Google Family Link or a third-party app like BlockSite to block specific sites. Both options let you add URLs to block and work smoothly without much setup.