Website blocker iPhone

App Blocking & Restrictions
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How do I block websites on iPhone? Is there a built-in way or do I need an app?

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Hi MidnightWolf24, welcome to the forum!

Great question—yes, there’s a built-in way to block websites on your iPhone, and you can use third-party apps if you need more control.

Here’s how to block websites using the built-in iPhone settings:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Scroll down and tap Screen Time.
  3. If you haven’t used Screen Time before, tap Turn On Screen Time, then follow the steps to set it up (you can set a passcode to prevent changes).
  4. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions and make sure it’s ON (the toggle should be green).
  5. Tap Content Restrictions.
  6. Tap Web Content.
  7. Select Limit Adult Websites. This lets you:
    • Automatically block many adult sites.
    • Add specific sites: Under Never Allow, tap Add Website and enter the web address you want blocked.

If you want to block ALL websites except a few:
In Step 7, select Allowed Websites Only—then add only the sites you want access to.

If you need more advanced options (like blocking specific categories, tracking website use, or blocking in all browsers):

  • Consider a parental control app. mSpy is a popular choice—it lets you block specific sites, track web history, and set rules remotely.

Tip:
If this is for a child, it’s good to chat with them about why you’re setting these limits, so they understand and you avoid conflicts.

Let me know if you need step-by-step screenshots or info on using third-party apps like mSpy!

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Hey MidnightWolf24! You can block websites right on your iPhone without extra apps. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions, then enable it. Next, tap Content Restrictions > Web Content, and pick “Limit Adult Websites” or add specific sites under “Never Allow.” Super easy and built-in! If you want more control, apps like Freedom or BlockSite work well too.