How to Block Porn on Your Kid's Mobile and PCs

The increasing use of the internet by developers and users has resulted in minimal regulation, making offensive content easily accessible. Consequently, pornography is often available through websites, ads, and apps, posing a risk to unsuspecting children. This content can appear on dedicated sites, games, and news platforms.

Parents need to know how to block porn content on their children's mobile devices and PCs. This article explores both general and specific methods to tackle this issue.

Part 1. Use Network Solutions to Block Porn on Mobile and PCs

By configuring DNS and router settings, you can implement content filtering at the network level, enabling unified content blocking on all devices connected to the network, including iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows.

Note: These methods rely on the network connection, so when your child's device connects to other networks (such as mobile data or different Wi-Fi networks), these settings will no longer be effective.

1Use DNS Service to Block Porn

DNS services are effective tools for controlling internet access, providing robust security measures for various mobile devices. Some DNS services also offer additional security features, such as filtering malicious websites, blocking inappropriate content, and protecting user privacy.

Using DNS to block porn is a preferred choice for many parents, as this method is simple and easy to use, requires no software installation, and can comprehensively block all devices connected to the DNS service, including mobile devices and computers.

There are many DNS services that offer content filtering, such as OpenDNS, CleanBrowsing, and Quad9. Parents can choose the appropriate DNS service based on their specific needs.

We recommend using OpenDNS, which offers a home server that allows parents to customize access restrictions for their children, including blocking inappropriate and violent content. With the introduction of the new FamilyShield server, users can be preconfigured to automatically block pornographic websites.

Below, we will explain in detail how to set up an OpenDNS server to block porn.

2Use Router Parental Control to Block Porn

If you have a wireless router at home, you can set it up to prevent your children from accessing porn on their devices.

Routers allow parents to restrict access to porn through parental control features. It is a broad preventive method like DNS, as it offers unique control options to customize settings for blocking websites. Some top choices on the market include Google Nest, Netgear Nighthawk, Asus RT, and others.

Here are the general steps to block porn through a router, though specific operations may vary by router brand and model:

Part 2. 3 Specific Ways to Block Porn on iPhone

If you have reservations about using broad options or those options are not working for you, you can check the options in this section. They help you target specific apps and sites on your iPhone.

1 Block Porn Sites on iPhone from Setting

iPhone has an inbuilt feature for blocking porn sites in the Settings app. There are two approaches that we will be considering.

Screen Time (iOS 12 or later)

Restrictions (iOS 11 or earlier)

2 Using "Screen Time" to Block Porn Apps

The "Content & Privacy Restrictions" feature mentioned above for iPhone primarily targets browsers to block porn sites. However, this method cannot directly block porn apps. It's important to note that many porn sites not only exist as websites but also have corresponding apps.

If you want to restrict or block the use of porn apps, you can use the iPhone's "Screen Time" feature to limit the installation of such applications.

Here are the detailed steps to block porn apps through iPhone settings:

3 Porn Blocker App for iOS

You can use an iOS porn blocker to block porn sites/apps on your child's iPhone or iPad. These tools will help you easily filter websites and applications containing adult content on your child's iOS device.

AirDroid Porn Blocker is an app widely used by parents. This application can directly block pornographic content and prevent porn addiction, ensuring children's online safety.

Here are the steps to use AirDroid Porn Blocker to block porn on your child's iOS device:

Part 3. 4 Specific Ways to Block Porn on Android Phone

There are also dedicated methods for blocking porn on Android phones. Four of those methods are explored in this section.

1 Enable Chrome SafeSearch and Set It as Default Web Browser

Google provides the parent with a feature for preventing exposure to explicit adult content when browsing. With Chrome SafeSearch, you can prevent your kids from getting search results on certain words and content. This method is one of the most reliable means on the internet for blocking porn content and adult websites. However, it only works on the Chrome browser.

2 Enable Parental Controls on Google Play Store

You can get most Android apps via Google Play Store, including apps that access adult content. Also, Google Play Store has Parental Restrictions for preventing apps from being downloaded. Here is how to use this method.

3 Family Link Parental Control

You can use the Google Family Link to block porn content on Android. Family Link is a parental control feature provided by Google for parents to prevent their kids from unnecessary exposure. It can set healthy digital limits for family members, especially children. Follow these steps to use this method.

4 Android Porn Blocker - AirDroid

In Part 2.3, we mentioned AirDroid Porn Blocker. This tool can block inappropriate websites and apps on children's iOS devices and is also applicable to Android devices.

Here are the steps to use AirDroid Porn Blocker to block inappropriate content on your child's Android device:

Part 4. How to Use Mac's Built-in Features to Block Porn

On a Mac, you can use the built-in features to block pornographic content without downloading any third-party tools.

Here are detailed steps on how to use your Mac's built-in feature to block porn.

Part 5. How to Use Windows' Built-in Features to Block Porn

On Windows, you can use the "Microsoft Family Safety" feature to restrict access to inappropriate content.

Here are detailed steps on how to use your Windows's built-in feature to block porn.

By following these steps, you can use Windows' built-in family safety features to restrict access to inappropriate content.

Note: This method requires that your child's account is logged in with a Microsoft account on Windows devices.

Part 6. Tips for Talking to Your Kids about Porn

Confronting your kids about the topic can make them deny it or become suspicious of you. Both ways, you may end up driving your kids away than helping them. Because of their young mind, they will likely be able to find ways to elude you. Hence, these tips will show you the right part of discussing porn with your kids.

Become their friend: Have a personal relationship with your kids. Their exposure to explicit content may have come from the internet and the people they interact with the most. These people have the most influence on them. If you want the same influence, build an organic relationship with them.

Only discuss it in a large group: Confrontation makes kids feel judged and unaccepted. Hence, avoid bringing it up with them in person because it breeds suspicion. But discussing it during an ongoing conversation is healthy for all parties.

Make your conversation judgment-free: If they are caught red-handed and have to be discussed, keep the discussion important but casual. Let them do most of the talking and questioning.

Be proactive: Do not wait till you catch them watching explicit content before addressing the issue. Training them on issues surrounding their sexuality will help them overcome the curiosity that leads to porn watching and addiction.

Part 7. Other Inappropriate Content Parents Should Be Aware

There are several inappropriate contents parents need to be careful of, especially their kids' exposure to it. Of course, some of these contents are not in themselves inappropriate. Still, they become inappropriate when kids are attached to them for too long. These contents include hacking, social media, movies, games, etc.

FAQs about Blocking Porn

1. How to Block Websites on iPhone Without Restrictions?

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The best way to block websites on iPhones without restrictions is to use content and app blockers. Net Nanny, Qustodio, etc., are good options. Also, you can block websites with parental control routers or DNS servers.

2. Can You Permanently Block Adults Websites on Your Phone?

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You can permanently block adult websites on your phone. In addition, you can use app blockers or operating system restriction services.

3. How Can I Block All Adults' Websites on My Phone?

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You can block all adult websites on your phone using your OS restriction services, DNS servers, parental control routers, or app blockers.

4. How to Block Porn on Twitter?

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You can block porn on Twitter by controlling the content you see on the social media app:

• 1.Click onSettings & Supportand pick Settings and Privacy.
• 2.Tap on Privacy and safety and choose the content you see.
• 3.Unmark the Display media that may contain sensitive content.
• 4.Click onSearch settingsand toggle on Hide sensitive content.

5. How to Block Adults Websites on My Router?

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Parental control routers have control settings to block adult websites. Open the settings and include the websites you want to block.