How to Block Websites on iPhone

There are two options to block websites on iPhone:

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

• Option 2: Install a website blocker app

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 & third-party browsers like Chrome

• Variant B: only works for Safari

Apple Screen Time: Variant A (Safari, Chrome or Others)

Choose this option if you want an option that works for both Safari and third-party browsers like Chrome.

Steps to block websites on Safari, Chrome and other browsers:

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)

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 Safari:

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: Use an App

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 using an app:

1. Search "Refocus" on App Store and install the app

2. Open the app

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"

Install the App

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