How To Block Websites on iPhone [2025 Updated]

There are two options to block websites on iPhone:

• Option 1: Use the built-in Apple Screen Time feature

• Option 2: Install an app designed to block websites; Refocus - website blocker for iPhone

Option 1: Apple Screen Time

Choose this option if you want to avoid installing another application. However, you lose powerful features and flexibility.

There are two variants to choose from:

• Variant A (works on Safari & Chrome): block specific websites while also blocking inappropriate websites

• Variant B (only for Safari): set time limits on specific websites

Variant A is best for a child's iPhone as it automatically blocks adults websites permanently. Great for kids. Click here to learn more about parental controls.

Apple Screen Time: Variant A

Choose this option if you want an option that works for both Safari and third-party browsers like Chrome. This option will also automatically block bad websites (ex. porn).

Steps to block inappropriate websites on iPhone using Apple Screen Time:

1. Open Apple "Settings" app

2. Select "Screen Time"

3. Select "Content & Privacy Restrictions"

4. Select "App Store,Media, Web, & Games"

5. Select "Web Content"

6. Select "Limit Adult Websites" (you will be able to select custom websites next)

7. In the "NEVER ALLOW:" section, select "Add Website" (add your own websites here)

If you are specifically interested in blocking adult content, click here for a list of porn websites to block.

Open Apple "Settings" App

Select "Screen Time"

Select "Content & Privacy Restrictions"

Select "App Store,Media, Web, & Games"

Select "Web Content"

Select "Limit Adult Websites" & add your websites via "Add Website"

View The Blocked Website

Apple Screen Time: Variant B (Safari Only)

Steps to block websites on iPhone using Apple Screen Time:

1. Open Apple "Settings" app

2. Select "Screen Time"

3. Select "App Limits"

4. Scroll to bottom and select "websites"

5. Select "Add Website" and type in the website you want to block

6. Select "Next" and a time of "1 min" and select "Add"

Open Apple "Settings" App

Select "Screen Time"

Select "App Limits"

Select "Add Limit"

Scroll To Bottom And Select "Websites"

Select "Add Website" And Type It The Website You Want To Block

Select "Next," And a Time of "1 min," And Select "Add"

YouTube Will Now Be Blocked In Safari After 1 Minute

IMPORTANT: You need to use Safari for this method

PRO TIP: Instead of selecting 1 specific website (which means you always have to visit that specific website for 1 minute for it to block), select multiple and it will automatically ensure you can only visit all the websites for a total of only 1 minute

Option 2: Refocus

The best option to block websites if you are willing to install another application. Works for Safari & third-party browsers like Chrome.

Steps to block websites on iPhone without screen time (using Refocus website blocker):

1. Install "Refocus" from the Apple App Store

2. Open Refocus app (website blocker for iPhone)

3. Complete the onboarding steps. The onboarding will show you how to block apps!

4. Select "Start" at the bottom

5. Select "Schedule Blocking"

6. Press "Select Apps & Websites To Block"

7. Choose the websites to block

8. Select the schedule of when to block

9. Press "Schedule Blocking"

10. Finally, click here for detailed directions on various ways to block websites on Refocus

Install Refocus

Select "Start" At The Bottom Of The Screen

Select "Schedule Blocking"

Press "Select Apps & Websites To Block"

Choose The Websites To Block

Select The Schedule

View The Blocked Website