Maybe you want to shield your kids from being exposed to the never-ending trolling or bullying on social networking sites. Or, perhaps you have decided to block all the shady websites, known for surfacing adult or offensive content, in the Safari browser on your iPhone and Mac. Whatever be the reason, you will be glad to know that it’s pretty easy to block websites in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. If you are looking for a way to get it done, let me walk you through the process.
So, how do we go about blocking websites in Safari on macOS and iOS? Well, Apple’s native parental control feature called “Screen Time” makes the task of restricting any website a painless affair. All you have to do is enter the URL of the website that you no longer want to be accessible via Safari in the restricted list.
- How to Block Websites in Safari Using Screen Time on iPhone and iPad
- How to Block Websites in Safari Using Screen Time on Mac
- How to Block Websites in Safari Using AppCrypt on Mac
- How to Block Websites in Safari Using Third-party App on iPhone/ iPad
How to Block Websites in Safari Using Screen Time on iPhone and iPad
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
Then, navigate to Screen Time.
Now, choose the “Limit Adult Websites” option. Under the Never Allow section, tap on “Add Website“.
If you ever want to allow access to any of the blocked websites, simply tap on “Add Website”, input the website link, and enter your Screen Time passcode. Later, if you wish to remove the restriction from all websites, go back to the Screen Time settings page and then choose the “Unrestricted Access” option.
The steps to block websites in Safari on macOS are just as straightforward. Simply go through the instructions below to learn how it works.
- Now, enter your Screen Time passcode to proceed.
How to Block Websites in Safari Using AppCrypt on Mac
Having tried a handful of website blockers on my Mac, I found Cisdem AppCrypt easy to use and more functional than its peers. It’s available for free and supports both Safari and Google Chrome. So, you can count on this website blocker to keep shady websites at bay.
While the App Store is flooded with many website blockers, not all of them get the job done reliably. However, the one app you can bank on is Hossam Hamouda’s Website Blocker. The app is lightweight and supports both iOS and iPadOS (iOS 9 or later). Notably, it also works with M1 Macs, running macOS 11 or later. So, I’m going to walk you through the steps on how to use this app.
- Next, tap the “+” button at the top right corner of the screen and enter the URL of the website that you want to block in Safari. After that, tap OK in the popup to confirm.
