If you often give your smartphone or tablet to your kids, having parental controls and blocking inappropriate content is a must. You can also utilize website blocking to kick your social media habit or to avoid distracting content when working. Whatever the reason, we are here to help. Here are some of the most effective methods to block websites on Android.

Block websites through your browser

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2. Block websites with an app. If the previous solution seems a bit too convoluted, you can always rely on apps. There is a variety of applications that will get the job done, but we will mainly.

Although most mobile browsers are a far cry from their desktop counterparts when it comes to features, there are ways you can block websites through them on Android. Some browsers allow you to install add-ons. In this case we will be taking a look at a Firefox add-on. If you don’t have Firefox installed already, you can download it here. Once that’s done, all you need to block websites is to get the BlockSite add-on. Here is how to install it:

Applying the gambling filter makes it easier to block a group of some of the most popular websites within the gambling category. When building your blocklist, all you have to do is click the plus button beside the category marked gambling. Setting up recurring block sessions is similar if you’re using Freedom on an iOS device. Open the application, navigate to Options Safe surfing. Next, go to Parental controls, and then hit set up an account. Once you create an account, one of the options you will see is Blocked List. Click on that option and press Add. This selected website browser is only allowed and other websites are blocked by default on Android. At last, you can block websites on Android with ease. #5 Block sites on Android with anti-virus app. Antivirus application is another tool recommended to block unwanted websites on your Android phone or tablet.

• Open Firefox and tap on the menu (three dots) in the upper right corner.
• Select Add-ons then tap on Browse Firefox’s Recommended Extensions on the bottom of the page.
• Search for BlockSite (one word) from the search bar on the top. Tap on the first result, then on Add to Firefox.
• You will see a pop-up window with the permissions required for the add-on. Only add it and agree if you will feel comfortable which what’s requested.
• Once installation is complete you will need to tap Agree and grant BlockSite permissions to access visited URLs, etc. to enable the add-on.
• You will then be redirected to the BlockSite menu. Simply tap Block Sites and enter the URL of the website you want to block.

If you are using this add-on mainly to protect your child from inappropriate content, you might need to take a couple more steps. You should uninstall or disable other browsers on your device just in case. You can do that by heading to Settings, then Apps. Most devices will have Chrome and the phone manufacturer browsers preinstalled. Find them via the search option and disable them. Once that’s done, feel free to hand your tablet or smartphone to your child without worries.

Block websites with an app

If the previous solution seems a bit too convoluted, you can always rely on apps. There is a variety of applications that will get the job done, but we will mainly focus on those that do not require rooting your device.

Google Family Link

If you want to monitor your child’s online activity and protect them from inappropriate websites, one of your first choices should be Google Family Link. It not only allows you to block websites on Chrome, but also set limited access to certain apps and mature content on Google Play. If you want to know more about it, you can read our detailed guide on how it works here.

BlockSite

If your main goal is to stop yourself from procrastinating by blocking websites, you can once again turn to BlockSite — this time in app form. The application has an easy-to-use, clean interface that will guide you through the process of blocking websites and apps. However, what makes it great is the ability to schedule blocking, as well as its work mode that will help you stay productive.

BlockSite has password protection, so you can lock the app itself and it can even sync between desktop and mobile. It can also be used to protect kids from unwanted content thanks to the option to block all adult websites at the tap of a button.

Note: You will need to give BlockSite accessibility permissions, but that’s necessary for it to function.

Mobile Security & Antivirus

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If you want to combine online security with parental controls, you can’t go wrong with the Mobile Security & Antivirus application by Trend Micro. It’s simple to use, it blocks dangerous websites and protects you from phishing, ransomware and more. However, the parental control is a premium feature.

You can test it for free for 14 days, after which you will need to pay a yearly subscription fee. Nevertheless, if you decide to give it a try, here’s how to block websites with Mobile Security. Open the app and tap on Parental Controls, followed by Website Filter. Toggle it on and grand accessibility permissions. You will be asked to sign into your Trend Micro account or create one. Once that’s out of the way, all that’s left to do is tap the Blocked List and select Add.

Finally, if you are not sure if the above apps are a good fit for you, we also recommend checking out the Kaspersky SafeKids app.

Block websites with a firewall

If you want to go one step further, you can block websites on Android with the help of a firewall. Most require rooting your device, but there are root-free options. One of the best says it all in its name — NoRoot Firewall. It has a clean and easy-to-use interface and requires minimal permissions.

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It allows you to create filters based on domain names, IP addresses and host names. You can even control the specific connections of apps. Here is what you need to do to block websites once you have installed NoRoot Firewall:

• Open the app and go to the Global Filters tab on the top right.
• Tap on the New Pre-filter option.
• Tick both the Wi-Fi and data icons if you want the website to be blocked on both connections.
• Enter the address of the website you want to block.
• On the Port tab select * then press OK.
• Go back to the Home tab and press Start.

That’s all there is to it! One small warning, the app might not work with LTE connections because it does not currently support IPv6.

If you are looking for a NoRoot alternative, we also recommend the reliable open source NetGuard application, which you can find on F-Droid here.

Block websites with OpenDNS

If you want something that will do the heavy lifting for you, one of your best options is OpenDNS. This service provides reliable content filtering and even tech-savvy kids will have trouble finding a workaround. How does it work? By default, when connected to Wi-Fi you use your internet service provider’s DNS server, but you can swap it for OpenDNS. It will automatically filter all inappropriate content.

Filtering inappropriate content is easy with OpenDNS.

On some Android devices you will be able to use without the need of installing additional apps by going to Settings > Wi-Fi > Advanced options > Change DNS settings. Those devices are the exception rather than the rule, however. This is why the first step you should take is to download and install Wi-Fi Settings. Once that’s done, all you need to do is enter these values into the DNS1 and DNS2 slots and tap Apply:

Using OpenDNS does have its downside, however. It’s useful when you are home, but not when you are out and about, since it does not work with mobile data. Nevertheless, if you are mainly giving your tablet or smartphone to your child while at home, it will do the trick spectacularly.

These are our tips and tricks on how to block websites on your Android device. Did we miss some easy and reliable methods? Let us know in the comments.

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While many web sites depend on revenue coming from ad banner impressions and clicks, it’s a fact that some of these ads can be very annoying, and in a few cases even malicious. Some ads are created by rogue pop-up pages, while others automatically start playing video or audio clips. Many more are guilty of just taking up too much of your phone’s resources with overused animations.

So what if you wanted to block ads on Android? Thankfully, there are a number of ways you can do just that, and a couple of them just require that you make a few setting changes in your Chrome web browser. In fact, Google has been tackling this issue for a while now; for example, all versions since Chrome 66 mute auto-playing videos by default.

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Block pop up pages and ads in Chrome

If you do use Chrome as your default web browser on your Android phone, and most of you do, you should be aware that in 2018, Google announced that Chrome would block all ads on websites if they use full-page interstitials. Sites would also see ads blocked on Chrome if they unexpectedly play sounds, or if they use a lot of flashing-style animation.

However, some sites still use pop-ups to generate ads, and thankfully there’s a way to combat them in Chrome. Just open up the browser, then tap on the menu on the top right side, and then tap on Settings. Scroll down to the Site Settings selection, tap on it, and scroll down until you see the Pop-ups option. Tap on it and tap on the slide to disable pop0ups on website. There’s also a section open below Pop-ups called Ads. Tap on it and tap on the slider, so that Chrome can disable some ads that are considered “intrusive”.

Use Data Saver mode in Chrome

There’s another lesser known method that could save you from seeing some annoying or malicious websites and ads while using Chrome. Just go to the main menu again, tap on Settings, then scroll down to Lite Mode, and then turn it on. The main purpose of Data Saver is to keep down downloads while using the browser by having it access Google servers that compress web site pages before Chrome actually downloads them.

Google’s compression servers are also used by Data Saver to detect and do away with web pages that may have harmful or malicious ads. While the sites may not look the same using Data Saver, they are safer to download and browser versus viewing the sites without this mode turned on.

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Install ad blocking extensions or use browsers with ad blocking features

While Chrome now has some ad blocking features, it’s not perfect. Another solution is to download ad blocking extensions for Chrome. They include AdBlock and Adblock Plus (no relation), and they should do away with more annoying ads more effectively than by using Chrome alone. Another method is to just use another web browser with its own integrated ad-blocking features. Some of the options available on Android include Opera, and even Adblock has its own stand alone web browser.

Block ads from Android – Conclusion

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So now you know how to block ads from Android. While annoying or harmful web ad banners and pop-ups are not going away, there are plenty of ways you can stay safe from their effects for a better browsing experience. Do you have any other ad blocking ideas that could help Android phone owners? Let us know in the comments.