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Last Updated: August 10, 2022

This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jack Lloyd . Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. This article has been viewed 632,038 times. Learn more...

This wikiHow teaches you how to prevent Safari from accessing a specific site on both iPhone and Mac platforms. You can change this setting from within the Restrictions menu on an iPhone, but you'll need to edit the hosts file on Mac if you want to block a site on desktop.

• If you haven't yet turned on Restrictions, instead tap Enable Restrictions and then enter your preferred passcode twice.

• The line will look something like this: 127.0.0.1 www.facebook.com .
• If you're blocking multiple websites, each URL must be on its own line.

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1. Open your iPhone's Settings . 2. Tap General . 3. Tap Restrictions and enter your passcode. 4. Tap Websites in the "ALLOWED CONTENT" section. 5. Tap Limit Adult Content . 6. Tap Add a Website in the "NEVER ALLOW" section. 7. Enter your website's URL. 8. Tap Done . Did this summary help you? Yes No

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Effective Ways to Block Websites on Safari

Learn different ways you can effectively block websites on the Safari browser.

If you're trying to control what websites are accessed on your Apple devices, then you may have wondered how you can block specific websites on Safari. Fortunately, there are a few different ways that you can do this on both MacOS and iOS.

There are a few ways to block websites in Safari. Consider combining these methods together if you are trying to prevent websites from easily being unblocked.

• Point your Apple device to a DNS Content Policy, which will allow you to block websites comprehensively in Safari.
• On MacOS, the hosts file is a reliable way to block websites on Safari.
• Adding to these methods, Apple's Screen Time web content filter can be used to specify website blocklists, which will block websites in Safari on a Mac or iOS device.

Configure a DNS Content Policy to Block Websites on Safari

The best way to block websites on Safari or other browsers is to set a DNS Content Policy . A Content Policy allows you to control what kinds of content your Apple devices can access in Safari, who can access it, and when it can be accessed.

You can specify domains that you want to block with a DNS Content Policy.

Furthermore, you can specific apps to block . For example. instead of blocking the facebook.com domain to block Facebook in Safari, you would update your DNS Content Policy to block the facebook app.

An ideal approach to blocking websites in Safari with a content policy is to block entire categories, which saves you from having to manually add tons of websites to a blocklist.

Sometimes, you don't want to block a website all the time. You can instead, block the website according to a schedule that you've set.

You can also invite people to  share your Content Policy , then apply different schedules for each person separately.

Want to prevent changes to your Content Policy? Lock your profile to prevent easily changing your own settings.

You can still make your content policy more restrictive, but will have to unlock your profile if you want to make it less restrictive. 

Block Websites on Safari Using Apple's Web Content Filter

You can access a useful web content filter through Apple parental controls . Screen Time can do more than just keep track of how much you use apps on your iPhone or Mac. It includes some basic website blocking features, that while easy to reset, can be used in certain situations.

Screen Time External link icon can be used on both Mac and iPad/iPhone devices. The first step is to find these settings.

On Mac, you should be able to use Spotlight to search for and open "Screen Time". You should be able to access a Content & Privacy section like this:

Credit: Apple Support

On iPhones, you need to open your device's Settings, then scroll down to Screen Time. The menu should look like this:

The instructions between iPhone and Mac are going to be slightly different.

Configuring the Web Content Filter to Block Websites in Safari on MacOS

First, open the Screen Time menu. You can do this by using Spotlight to search for and open "Screen Time".

From the main overview screen, click on the Content & Privacy Restrictions option from the side menu.

From here, you want to find Web Content entry (this should be under the Content tab). You can choose to set this to Limit Adult Websites .

To block specific websites that you manually specify, you'll need to click the Customize button at the bottom of the Web Content entry.

From here, you should see two options:

• Always Allow : Allow a website always.
• Never Allow : Blocks a website you choose.

Any websites that you want to block should be added to the Never Allow list.

Configuring the Web Content Filter to Block Websites in Safari on iPhone/iPad

If your main goal is to block websites on iPhone , using Screen Time is going to be one of your best friends. 

On iOS, scroll down from Screen Time's main menu. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions :

Make sure that you enable the checkbox near the top of the screen first.

From the Content & Privacy Restrictions menu, tap Content Restrictions .

From this new menu, you will see several options. The one we're interested in is Web Content :

From here, you will three options:

• Unrestricted Access : The default option. This doesn't impose any kind of restrictions.
• Limit Adult Websites : Limits most adult websites. With this option enabled, you gain the ability to enforce a simple whitelist and blacklist.
• Allowed Websites Only : A severely restrictive option that blocks all website but the ones you've specifically allowed. This can cause issues on some websites, so we don't recommend this unless you know what you're doing.

If you want to block a specific website, you will need to choose either Limit Adult Websites or Allowed Websites Only . We strongly recommend choosing Limit Adult Websites , since Allowed Websites Only  requires a much more advanced setup.

You may have noticed that the screenshot above has Limit Adult Websites already selected. This won't be the default option, but once you've selected it, you will see two other options appear near the bottom of the menu:

• Always Allow : This allows a website to be visited, regardless of other restrictions you've set up.
• Never Allow : This lets you block websites you choose. 

If you want to block a website, add it to the Never Allow list . 

How do I delete entries I've added?

Screen Time is a good place to start, however, if you're interested in creating the simplest setup possible, we have a guide that explains all of the different ways to create your own dumb iPhone .

Block Websites in Safari Using the Hosts File

An even better option to block website than Screen Time is by editing the Hosts file . Unfortunately, this option is only available on MacOS and can't be used on iOS.

The Hosts File is a special file on your computer that blocks websites at the network level. You will have to find its location on your system, then add entries to it manually. However, the added benefit over Screen Time is two-fold:

• The Hosts file is harder to find and edit than Screen Time. This means that it's less likely (and more difficult) for websites to be unblocked later on. You might consider this approach if bypass prevention is your focus.
• The Hosts file blocking technique works will block websites in other browsers as well, not just Safari.

However, before you begin changing your Hosts file, it's important to keep in mind a few limitations:

• The Hosts file can be modified by any account with admin access. Determined users can still re-enable websites you've blocked .
• Unless you know what you're doing, modifying the Hosts file can cause issues that are difficult to troubleshoot. You should carefully follow our instructions.
• Adding to many entries to your Hosts file can slow down your Mac computer , so limit the number of websites block to less than 1000.

Adding entries to your Hosts file is a bit more complicated than we can get into with this article, so check out our free guide on how to block websites with the Hosts file  to learn more!

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Limit the Safari Browser on Mac

If you configure a managed MacOS device, you can significantly limit the functionality of the Safari browser - turning it into a "dumb browser."

Using managed mode on MacOS, you have a large list of configuration options available to you. In Safari, you can choose to:

• Disable Private Browsing.
• Hide images on webpages.
• Disable JavaScript.
• Block cookies

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What's the best way to block websites in safari.

You might try using Screen Time to block websites. You can go a step further and block the website on your Hosts file. However, there are a few problems with relying on these methods alone:

• Screen Time can be powerful, but it's also too easy to disable.
• The Hosts file can be tricky to navigate and make changes to in the future.
• In either case, if you want to block thousands of websites (or entire categories of websites), it's not feasible with either method.

Using a DNS Content Policy to block websites solves for these issues since you can block entire categories or specific apps in addition to specifying website domains. A DNS Content Policy lets you block in a more comprehensive way and is harder to bypass compared to the other methods.

How do I block entire website categories?

If you want to block entire categories of websites instead of managing your own lists, Apple Screen Time allows you to limit Adult Websites, which automatically selects a large list of websites to block.

Additionally, a DNS Content Policy allows you to choose from hundreds of different website categories so you can pick almost any category or app that you can think of.

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How do I Disable Safari Entirely?

Some people opt to get rid of the Safari browser entirely since it has limited options for enforcing settings or using browser extensions that work on Chrome.

Another option you can consider is to hide or disable the safari browser  on your device. You can then use another browser to enforce other restrictions, or just not use Safari on that device.

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How to Block the Safari Browser on Apple Devices

Blocking Safari is not straightforward. However, there are a few effective ways to disable or limit Safari on Apples devices like Mac and iPhone.

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Dit artikel leert je hoe je bepaalde websites kunt blokkeren in Safari, op een iPhone en op een Mac. Je kunt deze instelling aanpassen in het menu 'Beperkingen' op een iPhone, maar op een Mac zul je het 'hosts'-bestand moeten bewerken om een website te blokkeren.

Op een iPhone

• Als je nog geen Beperkingen hebt ingesteld, tik dan op 'Beperkingen instellen' en vul dan je gewenste toegangscode in.

Op een desktopcomputer

• De volledige regel zal er nu ongeveer zo uitzien: 127.0.0.1 www.facebook.com .
• Als je meerdere websites wilt blokkeren, moet elke URL op een nieuwe regel staan.

• Als je een website blokkeert in het menu Beperkingen, is deze website voor alle browsers op je apparaat geblokkeerd.

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• Websites die geblokkeerd zijn in het hosts-bestand op je Mac zullen voor alle browsers geblokkeerd zijn.

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Looking for the best way to block websites on your iPhone or Mac? Whether you want to protect your child from visiting an inappropriate site or prevent yourself from getting distracted when working, you can quickly and effortlessly block certain sites on Safari.

Below, we look at the methods you can use to block and restrict websites on your iPhone and Mac. We'll show you how to use Screen Time and third-party apps to do so.

How to Block Websites on Your iPhone Using Screen Time

Let's first look at how to block a website on your iPhone indefinitely. For example, if your child uses your device, it's important to put parental controls on an iPhone , which includes blocking adult websites and other age-restricted sites on your device.

Follow these steps to block a website in Safari on your iPhone:

• Go to Settings > Screen Time . If you haven't enabled Screen Time before, tap Turn On Screen Time and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions .
• Toggle on Content & Privacy Restrictions . Tap Content Restrictions > Web Content > Limit Adult Websites . This setting doesn't guarantee that all pornographic sites will get blocked on your iPhone, though. So, if there's a specific website you want to block, carry out the next two steps.
• Tap Add Website under Never Allow .
• Type the URL of the website and tap Done to save.

How to Restrict Website Access on Your iPhone Using Screen Time

In some cases, you might not want to block a website on your iPhone's Safari app permanently. Therefore, you can opt to just restrict the amount of time a website can be accessed on your iPhone.

This method is mostly handy for parents who want to restrict the time their children spend on a particular site, like a social media platform. You can use it to control your own usage, too. Here's how to restrict access to a website on your iPhone:

• In your iPhone's Screen Time settings, go to App Limits > Add Limit > Websites .
• Select a site from the dropdown, or tap Add Website to type the URL. Then, tap Done > Next .
• Scroll to set the length of time allowed to access the site. Tap Add .
• Toggle on Use Screen Time Passcode . Enter your preferred passcode.

Now, if you set a limit of one hour, Safari will block the site once it has been accessed for an hour for the day. To access the restricted site, the user will need to enter the Screen Time passcode.

How to Use BlockSite to Block Websites on Your iPhone

If you feel that using Screen Time to block websites on your iPhone is a little cumbersome, an alternative is to use a third-party app like BlockSite. Follow these steps to block websites on your iPhone's Safari app without Screen Time:

• Launch BlockSite . Tap Block Something .
• Type a URL in the search field. Select the site listed in the search results and tap Next .
• Set how many days and for how long you want the site to be blocked on your iPhone. Tap Next .
• Tap Done to save.

Once the app has blocked the website on your iPhone, it will not load in Safari when you try to access it. You'll only see a Safari cannot open the page message.

Download: BlockSite (Free, subscription available)

How to Block Websites on Your Mac Using Screen Time

Although you can also use the Terminal app to block any website on your Mac , that's a lot more intimidating. It also leaves the chance that something could go wrong.

Therefore, let's use easier methods. They're similar to how you would block websites on your iPhone. Here's what you need to do to block a website on your Mac using Screen Time:

• Click the Apple menu , then click System Settings > Screen Time .
• Toggle on Screen Time if you haven't used it before.
• Go to Content & Privacy . Toggle on Content & Privacy . Click Content Restrictions .
• For Access to Web Content , change to Limit Adult Sites . Click Customize , then the Add (+) icon under Restricted . Type the web address in the URL field and click Done .
• Click Done again to save.

When you try to access the blocked website, Safari will inform you that you can't do so because it's not on the approved list in Screen Time.

How to Restrict Website Access on Your Mac Using Screen Time

To block access to a website in Safari once it has been used for a period of time, follow these steps in macOS:

• Click the Apple Menu , then go to System Settings > Screen Time .
• Next, click App Limits and toggle on App Limits .
• Click Add Limit . Scroll down to find Websites . Click the dropdown arrow and type in the website URL in the empty field.
• In the Time field, you can choose the exact amount of time that you want to be able to spend on the chosen website.
• To set a different limit for a site depending on the day, click Custom > Edit and type in the amount of time you wish to spend scrolling through that website for any specific day.
• When you're ready, click Done .

If you're restricting a website on Safari, not for yourself, but to prevent your child from visiting it, remember to set a Screen Time passcode. That way, only the people who know that passcode would have the ability to change the settings.

In your Screen Time settings, toggle on Use Screen Time Passcode . Then, enter a memorable passcode to use.

Knowing how to turn off Screen Time on your Mac is also a handy skill to have since you might want to disable this feature after some time. You'll need your Screen Time passcode to do this.

How to Block Websites on Your Mac Using Safari Site Blockers

Many Mac users find it a bit complicated to use Screen Time to block a Safari website. It actually may take a while to get everything just right. The easier way around this problem is to install a dedicated Safari site blocker app instead. Below are two such apps you can use.

It's free to download and use but has a monthly and yearly pro subscription available. Among the features of the free version is the ability to block websites, so if that's what you're aiming for, you won't need to get a paid subscription.

To block websites on Safari using the 1Focus app, all you need to do is launch it, click the plus (+) icon, and type in the website URL in the field that appears. Then, hit Return on your keyboard. It's that easy.

Download: 1Focus (Free, subscription available)

If you're looking for a fancier option, take a look at the Focus City app. People who like to use a Pomodoro timer to increase their productivity levels will enjoy this application even more. It is also free to install and use. However, to get all of the features that come with this app, you'll need to get the Pro version.

Here's how to use Focus City to block certain websites on Safari on your Mac:

• Launch Focus City or click the app icon in the menu bar.
• Now, click Blocked to add a website that you want to block on Safari.
• Double-click the example field to edit it. Type in the full URL of the site and hit Enter on your keyboard.
• To add another website, click on the plus (+) icon.
• Click Build to start your first Pomodoro session and block the added websites.

Download: Focus City (Free, subscription available)

Quickly Block a Website on Safari Using Any Method

At the moment, you can't block a website directly from the Safari browser on your iPhone and Mac. In many cases, this is what stops people from doing it since they think this process may get highly complicated, but the steps are actually quite easy.

Depending on your preferences, you can choose either the Screen Time feature to block a site on Safari or get a suitable third-party app. Both of the methods are straightforward, and you shouldn't have any issues when blocking a website on your iPhone or Mac.

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How to block websites on iPhone and iPad

Learn how to block websites on iPhone and iPad, especially if you have children or come across content you'd rather unsee

If you're wondering how to block websites on iPhone and iPad then there's a strong chance you've come across a site that you'd rather not view again. Either that or you have children who you would like to keep safe online. After all, there's a lot of great content out there, but a helluva lot of bad stuff, too!

Stick with Safari as your browser of choice, however, and you can easily filter out unwanted websites. As well as blocking adult content, you can ensure specific sites cannot be accessed. You can also go the other way by making sure there's a blanket ban on all but a handful of websites. These are based on a list which you can tailor to suit your circumstances.

How to block websites on iPhone: Access the web content settings

In all cases, the website-blocking features are situated within Screen Time so, to make use of any one of the three functions explained below, you will need to follow these four steps first.

1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad and tap Screen Time .

2. Select Turn On Screen Time if it's not already on and follow the on-screen instructions to get set up. Otherwise, tap Content & Privacy Restrictions .

3. Toggle the Content & Privacy Restrictions button into the “on” (green) position.

4. Tap Web Content .

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How to block websites on iPhone: Limit adult websites in Safari

Now that you know how to get into the web content settings, you can start to block websites.

The simplest option is to make use of Apple's own list of adult websites. This will prevent you (or anyone else) from using Safari on an iPhone or iPad to view material aimed at adults.

1. Follow the steps above (concerning web content settings) and tap Limit Adult Websites .

2. If you find this limits some websites that you would like to remain viewable, tap Add Website under Always Allow.

3. You can then type the URL of the site you want to see. Tap Done and tap Web Content to go back to the previous screen.

How to block specific websites on iPhone and iPad

You can also go further and select specific websites that you want to block. These will be in addition to the list of adult websites gathered by Apple.

1. Follow the steps above (concerning web content settings) then tap Limit Adult Websites .

2. Now tap Add Website under Never Allow .

3. Type the URL of the site you do not want to view and tap Done . You can then tap Web Content to go back to the previous screen.

How to only allow specific websites to be viewed on iPhone and iPad

The third way of restricting access to online content is to block almost every website, before then allowing certain ones to be viewable.

1. Follow the steps above (concerning web content settings) and tap Allowed Websites Only .

2. Now, underneath the list of websites which Apple will automatically allow, tap Add Website .

3. Enter the title of the website you want to allow and enter the website's URL . Tap Done and tap Web Content to go back to the previous screen.

And that's it. You should now be able to work out which approach works best for you. If you want to use a different browser, check out how to block a website in Chrome . If you're worried about theft try how to disable control center on a locked iPhone . You can also say goodbye to irritating ads thanks to the best ad blockers , learn how to disable the pop-up blocker in your browser , and, for good measure, figure out how to block spam calls on iPhone . If you're thinking about upgrading your Apple tablet, make sure you read our guide on how to transfer data from iPad to iPad . And if you're like to learn more about using your smartphone's apps, start with how to change your Instagram username .

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How to block a website on Safari

Block unwanted websites on Safari in just a few short steps

If you own a  MacBook , iPad or iPhone , chances are that you’re using Safari . And if you have kids that use your Apple devices, they’re also using the web browser. However, while you might like to have free reign of your devices, there are some websites you would rather younger users even have access to due to inappropriate content. In those cases, it’s important to know how to block a website on Safari . 

Since the internet can be an unpredictable place for even the most savvy of users,  oftentimes it is best just to limit access to what children can and cannot view. In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to block a website on Safari.

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1) Navigate to the top of your laptop screen and click on the Apple logo . 

2) A dropdown menu will appear . Scroll down in the menu and click on the System Preferences tab.

3) Once in System Preferences, navigate to the bottom of your menu and click on the Parental Controls tab.

4) In the Parental Controls tab, select the account that you wish to make changes to by selecting the name on the right-hand side of the screen, as well as selecting the lock icon.

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6) Next, select the account that you wish to make changes to on the left side of the screen. The account I will be accessing is called Demo 1.

7) At the top of the task bar, navigate over to the Web tab. Click on the Web tab . While in the tab, click on Try to limit access to adult websites and from there hit Customize.

8) In the Customize tab , scroll down to the bottom of the screen, and click the + icon under the Never allow these websites tab. From there, you may add any website that you wish to be blocked, and the access to that website will be restricted.

9) Log into the other account and attempt to view the blocked site. It should now be inaccessible. 

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If you're an iPhone or iPad owner (especially one whose children use your device), you might occasionally want to block access to a specific website. Whether that website is one of adult nature or just something, you don't want your children to be able to readily access, blocking specific websites on an iPhone or iPad takes just a few taps.

We're going to run through how you can make sure a specific website isn't accessible in Safari. This process recently changed with the release of iOS 12, so if you think you already know how to block websites, you might be surprised. Apple has rolled this particular functionality into its new Screen Time feature, and while it's now hidden below a couple of extra taps, it still works like a charm.

Head into the Settings app, scroll down a bit and tap the "Screen Time" option.

Next, tap "Content Privacy & Restrictions."

If it's not already activated, flick the "Content & Privacy Restrictions" toggle on and then tap "Content Restrictions" to proceed.

On the content restrictions page, tap the "Web Content" option. You might notice that it says "Unrestricted Access," but you will be changing that shortly.

Don't worry; you're almost done.

Next, enable the "Limit Adult Websites" option, which is required before you can block specific sites. From there, tap "Add Website" at the bottom of the screen. This is where you will enter the URL of the website you are going to block.

On the Add Website page, type the URL of the website you want to block and then tap "Done" on the keyboard.

At this point, you're all done, and the website is blocked. You can test this by heading over to Safari and trying to access the website in question. If all has gone according to plan, you will see an error similar to the one we have here.

If you need to add more websites, return to the same place and keep adding. If you decide to remove one at a later date, swipe on the URL and then tap "Delete."

If you prefer to use Chrome instead of Safari, there are some workarounds for blocking websites in Chrome even though there's no built-in feature for it.

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How to block websites in Safari using Screen Time on your Mac

• To block a website on Safari, use Screen Time on your Mac.
• You can even block all websites and only allow specific, approved sites.
• Alternatively, you can install a third-party website blocker — but setup will vary from app to app.

The internet can be an incredible resource, but it can also be a dangerous place, particularly for young children. But there are options to limit which sites your computer can have access to. 

If you have a Mac, there are built-in options, including blocking specific sites, limiting access to approved sites, or using a third-party website blocker.

Here's what you'll need to do:

How to block websites on Safari 

You can block sites using Screen Time on Mac computers. Here's how:

1. Click the Apple icon, located in the top-left corner of the screen and select System Preferences .

2. Choose Screen Time .

3. Click Content and Privacy in the left sidebar.

4. Click Turn On , located towards the top-right corner of the window (unless you've already enabled the feature).

5. Choose Limit Adult Websites , then click Customize .

6. In the Restricted section, click the plus symbol.  

7. Add the desired URL and hit Ok .

8. Hit Ok .

How to block everything and whitelist specific sites

1. Go into Screen Time through  your Mac's System Preferences.

2. Choose Content and Privacy in the left sidebar.

3. Click Allowed websites only and then hit Customize .

4. Add your allowed websites and then hit Ok .

How to block websites with third-party blockers

If you prefer, you can use a third-party website blocker. However, the way you'd set those up will depend on the app you choose. Here are a couple of options:

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How to Block Websites in Safari on iPhone and Mac

How to Block Websites in Safari on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS (June 2021)

How to block websites in safari using screen time on iphone and ipad.

• Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.

4. Next up, turn on the switch next to “ Content & Privacy Restrictions ” and tap on the “ Content Restrictions ” option.

Going forward, if someone tries to access the website through Safari, it will show you an “ Access Restricted ” error message. Besides, there will also be a warning saying, “You can’t browse this page at www.xyz.com because it’s restricted.”

How to Block Websites in Safari Using Screen Time on Mac

• Launch “ System Preferences ” from the dock on your Mac. Alternately, click on the Apple icon at the top left corner and click on System Preferences from the drop-down menu.

2. Now, choose Screen Time.

7. That’s it! Now onwards, Safari won’t open this website. Whenever someone tries to open any of the blocked websites, the browser will show a warning saying, “Oops! You can’t see pages on this website. You can’t see the page “https://www.xyz.com/” because it’s not on the approved list in Screen Time.”

How to Block Websites in Safari Using AppCrypt on Mac

• First off, download Cisdem AppCrypt ( Free , in-app purchases available) on your Mac and set a password. Make sure to remember your AppCrypt password as you cannot reset or retrieve it in the future. Click on “Submit” once you are done.

3. Next, click the “+” button at the bottom left and add the URL of the website you want to block in Safari on your Mac. If you want to block all sites except a few, use the Allowlist feature.

How to Block Websites in Safari Using a Third-Party App on iPhone and iPad

• Download the website blocker app ( Free ) on your iPhone or iPad. Then, launch the app and set a login password and log in.

Note : Ensure that the website blocker is enabled in Safari. Open Settings app -> Safari -> Content Blockers (in iOS 14) or Extensions (in iOS 15 or later) and then make sure that the toggle next to the website blocker app is turned on. 

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How to Block Websites in Safari Browser on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad

If you’re planning to block websites in Safari, and are new to the Apple Ecosystem, then you’re certain to get confused. Whether you’re blocking the website because of annoyance or for your children , the reason could be anything. Albeit, blocking websites on Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge or any other browser in Apple devices like Mac, iPhone, and iPad is as easy as pie.

There are multiple ways to block websites in Safari and it’s a little different on Mac, iPhone, and iPad but almost similar. In this guide, we’ll show you how to block any website on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad if you’re using the Safari or any other browser.

Guide to Block Sites on Safari on iPhone, MacBook and iPad

Safari is a great web browser when it comes to browsing. But when you’ve to block certain websites for your employees or kids, it could be a little difficult for new Apple device owners.

However, Apple provides a system-wide solution to block websites on your device entirely whether it is Mac, iPhone, or iPad.

The method involves using the Screen Time feature on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS to block multiple websites. You can either choose to block only adult websites or choose custom sites to block.

So here’s how to block websites in Safari or any other browser on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

When blocking websites with Screen Time, it works system wide and your machine can’t access the blocked URL anywhere. Be it in web browser or any installed apps. It acts like a system-wide parental control.

Steps to Block Websites on Safari in macOS

The easiest way to block websites on Mac is by using the new Screen Time feature. The Screen Time feature on macOS was introduced with the launch of macOS Catalina.

For this method to work, you need to be running macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or above. If you haven’t updated your Mac yet, then you should update it to the latest version for it to work. Once you update your macOS to the latest version, then follow these steps to block sites in Safari on Mac.

• Click on the Apple logo on the top-left corner of your screen.

• Select Content & Privacy from the options on the left.
• If it is not turned on by default, then you can click on the Turn On button.
• Under Web Content , choose Limit Adult websites option to block well known adult sites automatically.

• Type the URL of the website to block or restrict from viewing in Safari.

• Save the blocked list by clicking on OK

This is how you can block websites in Safari. On top of this, the websites are blocked on other browsers as well. Whether you use Google Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or any other browser, the restricted sites will not open on any of the browsers.

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Furthermore, if any user knows how to unblock the blocked websites in Safari, then it’s best to use a passcode for Screen Time as well.

Also, the restriction popup contains an “Add Website” button which adds the website to whitelist but it requires the administrator password. Make sure the password is strong enough to guess.

Steps to Block Sites on iPhone and iPad

Blocking websites on iPhone and iPad are pretty similar to that of a Mac. However, you should be running iOS 13/iPadOS 13 or above to block websites on iPhone and iPad respectively.

If you aren’t running on iOS/iPadOS 13 or above, then you should update to the latest version. Once updated to the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, follow these steps to block websites in Safari on an iPhone and iPad.

• Now select Content Restriction .

• Under choose Never Allow , tap on Add Website to add custom sites.

After adding the websites list, they will be blocked and you can’t open them on the iPhone or iPad anywhere including Safari browser. Using Screen Time is the best method to block websites in Safari on iPhone and iPad. Similar to macOS, the websites will be blocked on other browsers as well including Chrome and other browsers.

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You can swipe left on the website URL, and tap on Delete to unblock the website whenever you want.

Block Websites System-wise on macOS, iOS and iPadOS

Whatever the reason may be for your blocking, you’ll be able to block any site on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. However, make sure that you don’t let anyone access the Screen Time feature without any passcode. If they know how to get past the blocking, the blocking will be of no use.

In addition to blocking websites on Safari whether it’s Mac, iPhone, or iPad, it also blocks them at system-level blocking. Hence you can’t access those sites anywhere inside your device with any tool. I guess blocking sites on Safari isn’t hard as you think.

Hope this guide helped you in blocking websites in Safari without any parental control apps and modifying your router setting. If you have any queries or suggestions related to this topic, make sure to leave them in the comments.

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Safari, the sleek and intuitive web browser developed by Apple, offers a seamless browsing experience for users across the globe. While the internet is a treasure trove of valuable information and entertainment, it also harbors distractions that can hinder productivity. Whether you're a parent seeking to regulate your child's online activities or an individual aiming to boost focus and efficiency, the ability to block specific websites on Safari can be a game-changer.

In this article, we'll explore three effective methods to block websites on Safari. From utilizing built-in parental controls to leveraging website blocker extensions and editing the hosts file, you'll discover versatile approaches to tailor your browsing experience to your specific needs. By implementing these methods, you can regain control over your online habits and create a more conducive digital environment.

Let's delve into the intricacies of each method, empowering you to make informed decisions about how to manage your web browsing effectively. Whether you're aiming to minimize distractions, enhance productivity, or safeguard your family's online experience, the following strategies will equip you with the tools to achieve your goals.

Method 1: Using Parental Controls

Safari's built-in parental controls provide a straightforward and effective way to restrict access to specific websites. This feature is particularly valuable for parents who wish to create a safe and age-appropriate browsing environment for their children. By setting up parental controls, you can exercise control over the websites that can be accessed, thereby promoting a secure and wholesome online experience.

To initiate the process, begin by launching Safari and navigating to the "Safari" menu located in the top-left corner of the screen. From there, select "Preferences" and proceed to the "Parental Controls" tab. Here, you can establish separate user accounts for your children and customize the browsing restrictions for each account. By doing so, you can tailor the level of access based on individual needs and age-appropriate content guidelines.

Within the parental controls settings, you have the flexibility to specify which websites are permitted or blocked for each user account. This granular control empowers you to curate a curated online environment that aligns with your family's values and safety concerns. Furthermore, Safari's parental controls allow you to set time limits for internet usage, ensuring a balanced approach to screen time and promoting healthy digital habits.

By leveraging Safari's parental controls, you can instill a sense of responsibility and digital literacy in your children while safeguarding them from potentially harmful or inappropriate online content. This proactive approach not only fosters a secure online environment but also encourages open communication about internet usage and responsible browsing habits.

In summary, Safari's parental controls offer a user-friendly and robust solution for managing website access, making it an invaluable tool for parents seeking to regulate their children's online activities. By implementing these controls, you can nurture a positive and safe digital experience for your family, promoting healthy internet habits and fostering a secure online environment.

Method 2: Using a Website Blocker Extension

In addition to Safari's built-in features, leveraging a website blocker extension can provide an extra layer of control over your browsing experience. These extensions offer a versatile and customizable approach to blocking specific websites, empowering users to tailor their online environment according to their unique preferences and needs.

When it comes to website blocker extensions for Safari, there are several options available in the App Store that cater to diverse requirements. These extensions typically offer intuitive interfaces and a range of features, allowing users to efficiently manage their browsing habits. Upon installation, these extensions seamlessly integrate with Safari, providing a user-friendly experience for implementing website restrictions.

One of the key advantages of using a website blocker extension is the ability to create personalized block lists. This feature enables users to specify the websites they wish to block, whether it's to minimize distractions, enhance productivity, or promote a healthier online experience. By curating a tailored block list, individuals can effectively manage their digital habits and maintain focus on their priorities.

Furthermore, website blocker extensions often offer additional functionalities such as scheduling access restrictions. This means users can set specific time frames during which certain websites are inaccessible, providing a proactive approach to managing internet usage. Whether it's limiting social media access during work hours or enforcing digital downtime during leisure time, these scheduling features contribute to a balanced and mindful approach to online activities.

Moreover, some website blocker extensions incorporate advanced settings that allow users to customize the browsing experience further. From password protection to activity tracking and usage reports, these extensions offer comprehensive tools to empower users in managing their online habits effectively. By leveraging these advanced features, individuals can gain deeper insights into their browsing patterns and exercise greater control over their digital well-being.

In summary, utilizing a website blocker extension for Safari presents a flexible and customizable solution for regulating website access. Whether it's for personal productivity, minimizing distractions, or creating a safer online environment, these extensions offer a range of features to cater to diverse needs. By incorporating a website blocker extension into your browsing routine, you can take proactive steps towards shaping a more intentional and balanced digital experience.

Method 3: Editing the Hosts File

Another effective method to block websites on Safari involves editing the hosts file on your Mac. The hosts file serves as a local DNS (Domain Name System) resolver, allowing you to manually override the default DNS settings and control the mapping of domain names to IP addresses. By strategically modifying the hosts file, you can redirect specific website addresses to a non-functional or alternative destination, effectively blocking access to those sites.

To begin the process, you'll need to access the hosts file on your Mac. The hosts file is located in the /etc directory, which is a system directory requiring administrative privileges for modification. Therefore, it's essential to proceed with caution and ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit system files.

Here's a step-by-step guide to editing the hosts file:

Open the Terminal application on your Mac. You can do this by searching for "Terminal" in Spotlight or navigating to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.

Once the Terminal is open, type the following command and press Enter:

sudo nano /etc/hosts

This command launches the Nano text editor with administrative privileges, allowing you to edit the hosts file.

You will be prompted to enter your administrator password. After entering the password, press Enter to proceed.

Within the Nano text editor, you can add entries to the hosts file to block specific websites. To do this, you'll need to specify the IP address to which the website should be redirected. You can use the loopback address (127.0.0.1) to redirect the website to the local machine, effectively rendering it inaccessible.

For example, to block the website www.example.com , add the following line to the hosts file:

127.0.0.1 www.example.com

After adding the necessary entries to block the desired websites, press Ctrl + X to exit Nano. You will be prompted to save the changes – press Y to confirm and then press Enter to overwrite the hosts file.

Once the hosts file is updated, you can verify the changes by attempting to access the blocked websites in Safari. You should observe that the redirected websites are no longer accessible, effectively achieving the desired blocking effect.

By editing the hosts file, you gain granular control over website access at the system level, providing a robust method to block specific websites on Safari. This approach is particularly useful for individuals seeking a localized and comprehensive solution to manage their browsing experience, offering a high degree of customization and flexibility in website restrictions.

In conclusion, the ability to block websites on Safari is a valuable capability that empowers users to tailor their online experience according to their specific needs and preferences. By exploring the methods outlined in this article, individuals and parents alike can take proactive steps to manage website access, minimize distractions, and create a safer and more conducive digital environment.

From leveraging Safari's built-in parental controls to utilizing website blocker extensions and editing the hosts file, users have a diverse array of tools at their disposal to regulate their browsing habits effectively. Each method offers unique advantages and caters to different user requirements, providing flexibility and customization in implementing website restrictions.

Safari's parental controls stand out as a user-friendly and robust solution, particularly beneficial for parents seeking to safeguard their children's online activities. By setting up separate user accounts and customizing browsing restrictions, parents can instill responsible digital habits while fostering a secure online environment for their family.

Furthermore, the option to integrate website blocker extensions into Safari presents a versatile approach to managing website access. These extensions offer personalized block lists, scheduling features, and advanced settings, enabling users to curate a tailored browsing experience that aligns with their productivity and well-being goals.

Additionally, the method of editing the hosts file provides a localized and comprehensive solution for blocking specific websites at the system level. This approach grants users granular control over website access, allowing for strategic redirection of website addresses to effectively render them inaccessible.

By implementing these methods, individuals can reclaim control over their online habits, minimize distractions, and promote a balanced approach to internet usage. Whether it's for enhancing productivity, fostering a safer online environment, or nurturing responsible digital habits in children, the ability to block websites on Safari empowers users to shape a more intentional and mindful browsing experience.

In essence, the strategies discussed in this article offer practical and effective means to manage website access on Safari, catering to diverse user needs and promoting a healthier and more focused approach to online activities. By leveraging these methods, users can navigate the digital landscape with greater autonomy and purpose, ultimately fostering a more positive and enriching online experience.

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How to Block a Website? The Full Guide

Imagine this: you’re sitting at your computer, ready to tackle an important project. You open your browser, and before you know it, you’re hours deep into social media or other distracting websites . Sound familiar? You’re not alone. In today’s fast-paced world, staying focused is a challenge, with digital distractions just a click away. But what if you could easily eliminate these distractions and boost your productivity?

Consider these statistics:

Impact of Online Distractions on Productivity

The ability to block websites serves several critical functions in our lives:

• Enhancing Focus: With the average person spending over 6 hours online daily, the potential for distraction is high. Blocking certain websites helps maintain focus, especially during work or study hours.
• Improving Productivity: Studies show that about 60% of disruptions at work are due to online distractions. By blocking these sites, productivity can see a significant increase.
• Creating a Healthy Work Environment: In a professional setting, unrestricted internet access can lead to a decrease in work efficiency. Blocking non-work-related websites helps maintain a more focused work environment .
• Ensuring Online Safety: For families, especially those with young children, the ability to block websites is crucial for online safety, preventing access to inappropriate content .
• Managing Time Effectively: Blocking websites can be a part of effective time management strategies, helping individuals allocate their time more efficiently to various tasks.

The process of blocking websites is not just about restricting access; it’s about taking control of our online environment and making it work for us. Whether it’s to stay focused on an important project, ensure productivity in a professional setting, or protect family members from inappropriate content, the ability to block websites is a powerful tool in our internet-centric world.

In this article, we will explore the various methods and tools available for blocking websites, with a special focus on the BlockSite Chrome Extension . This tool offers a user-friendly and effective way to manage online distractions across different devices and platforms. From setting up a block list to scheduling and customizing block pages, BlockSite provides a comprehensive solution for anyone looking to enhance their online experience by minimizing distractions.

By understanding and utilizing these tools, we can transform our online interactions, making them more productive, safe, and aligned with our personal and professional goals.

Why is it Important to Block Websites?

The internet is a double-edged sword. While it’s a vast resource of knowledge and entertainment, it’s also rife with distractions. Statistics show that the average person spends about 6.5 hours online daily, with a significant portion of this time lost to unproductive browsing.

Blocking distracting websites is not just about improving focus; it’s also about enhancing online safety, protecting against harmful content, and ensuring a healthy digital environment, especially for younger users. Each aspect of why it’s crucial to block certain websites deserves a detailed discussion:

• Enhancing Focus and Productivity: The internet, while a treasure trove of information, is also riddled with distractions. From social media platforms to video streaming sites, the temptations are endless and just a click away. The average person, spending upwards of 6.5 hours online daily, often finds themselves sidetracked by these distractions, leading to a significant decrease in focus and productivity. By blocking these websites, especially during work or study hours, one can create a distraction-free environment conducive to concentration and efficiency.
• Maintaining Mental Well-being: Constant exposure to an unfiltered stream of information can be overwhelming and mentally exhausting. This is particularly true with news websites that may frequently display distressing content. Blocking such sites, at least temporarily, can provide a much-needed mental break, helping maintain a balanced and healthier online experience.
• Protecting Against Cyber Threats: The internet is also home to numerous security threats, from phishing sites to those laden with malware. Blocking these websites proactively is a critical step in safeguarding personal and sensitive information. It’s an essential practice in both personal and professional realms to prevent data breaches and protect against cyber threats.
• Creating a Safe Online Environment for Children: For families, especially those with young children, the ability to block websites is crucial for ensuring a safe online space. The internet, unfiltered, can expose children to inappropriate content, from violence to adult material. Using website blockers helps parents and guardians control the online content accessible to children, fostering a safe and age-appropriate browsing experience.
• Improving Time Management: Effective time management is key to achieving daily goals and maintaining a balanced life. However, the lure of certain websites can lead to procrastination and poor time management. By blocking these sites, individuals can better control their online activities, allocating their time more efficiently to various tasks and responsibilities.
• Enhancing Quality of Work: In professional settings, unrestricted internet access can lead to decreased work quality due to frequent interruptions. By blocking non-work-related websites, employees can focus better, leading to improved quality of work and greater job satisfaction.
• Supporting Digital Detox: In an age where being constantly online is the norm, taking a digital detox by blocking certain websites can be refreshing. It allows individuals to disconnect, reduce screen time, and engage more with the physical world, promoting a healthier lifestyle.

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3. Enjoy Focused Browsing: With distracting sites blocked, you can enjoy a more focused and productive browsing experience. 

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How to Block a Website on Android?

Android users can greatly benefit from the features offered by BlockSite, enhancing their online experience with focused browsing and improved productivity. To utilize these benefits, simply follow these easy steps:

• Download the BlockSite App: Available on the Google Play Store, the app is easy to install.
• Set Up Your Block List: Open the app and add the websites or apps you want to block.
• Stay Focused on the Go: With distractions blocked on your phone, staying focused throughout the day is easier.

How to Block a Website on iPhone?

For iPhone users, the process of blocking websites is equally straightforward and user-friendly. With just a few simple steps, you can harness the power of this tool to create a distraction-free browsing environment on your Apple smartphone, enhancing both your online safety and productivity.

• Get the BlockSite App: Download it from the App Store.
• Customize Your Blocking Preferences: Add websites to your block list directly through the app.
• Experience Enhanced Productivity: Enjoy a distraction-free mobile experience.

How to Unblock Websites on Chrome?

Sometimes, you might find yourself in a situation where you need to access a website that you had previously blocked. Whether it’s for research, verification, or changing priorities, unblocking websites on Chrome is a simple process.

By following a few easy steps, you can quickly regain access to these sites, ensuring that your browsing experience remains flexible and tailored to your current needs. This feature adds a layer of convenience and adaptability to your online navigation. 1. Opening the BlockSite Extension: Click on the extension icon in your browser.

2. Edit Your Block List: Find the website you want to unblock and remove it from the list.

3. Access the Site: The website is now accessible again.

Transforming Online Interactions: BlockSite’s Path to a Focused and Secure Web Experience

The ability to block websites is an invaluable tool in today’s internet-driven world. It empowers you to tailor your online experience to your specific needs, whether it’s for enhancing your productivity, ensuring your online safety, or managing your time more effectively. The BlockSite Chrome Extension and its mobile counterparts stand out as user-friendly and efficient solutions for managing online distractions and creating a safer, more focused digital environment.

Key takeaways include:

• Enhanced Productivity: By blocking distracting websites, you can significantly improve your focus and productivity, especially during work or study hours.
• Online Safety: Blocking websites is crucial for protecting yourself against cyber threats and creating a safe browsing environment, particularly if you have children.
• Better Time Management: With the ability to block time-wasting websites, you can manage your online time more effectively, leading to a more balanced lifestyle.
• Mental Well-being: Regularly blocking distressing or overwhelming content can contribute to better mental health and well-being for you.
• Customized Browsing Experience: Tools like BlockSite offer customization options like block lists, redirects, and custom block pages, allowing you to have a personalized and controlled browsing experience.

By harnessing the power of website blocking tools, you can take control of your online interactions, making them more productive, safe, and aligned with your personal and professional goals. The BlockSite Chrome Extension, in particular, provides a straightforward and effective way to manage your online distractions, proving to be a crucial asset for optimizing your internet usage.

How do I block a website on my computer?

To block a website on your computer, you can easily install the BlockSite Chrome Extension. Once added to your browser, open the extension and simply add the website you wish to block to your block list. This process is user-friendly and takes just a few clicks to ensure a distraction-free browsing experience.

Can I block websites on my phone?

Absolutely! For mobile users, BlockSite offers dedicated apps for both Android and iOS platforms. Download the BlockSite app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, and you can start adding websites or apps to your block list directly from your phone. It’s a convenient way to manage your online environment on the go.

Is it possible to unblock a website later?

Yes, BlockSite provides flexibility in managing your block list. If you decide to access a previously blocked site, simply open the BlockSite extension or app and remove the website from your block list. The site will immediately become accessible again, offering you control over your browsing preferences.

How does blocking websites improve productivity?

By blocking distracting websites, you minimize interruptions and can focus more effectively on your tasks. This is particularly beneficial for work or study, where concentration is key. Users often report a significant boost in productivity and a decrease in procrastination when they control their online distractions using tools like BlockSite.

Can I block websites for a specific time?

BlockSite stands out with its feature that allows you to schedule blocks for specific times. This is ideal for setting up productive work hours or ensuring you have distraction-free study sessions . You can customize the schedule to suit your daily routine, making it a versatile tool for managing your online time efficiently.

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How to Use Apple’s Distraction Control Feature in Safari

With the rollout of iOS 18 this fall, Apple is introducing some big changes to its iPhones: more customization options for home screens, a redesigned Control Center, support for the RCS text messaging standard , and of course a bunch of generative AI features put under the umbrella of Apple Intelligence .

Individual iOS apps are getting upgrades too, including Safari, and one of the new features you'll notice in the web browser once you've got iOS 18 installed is the option to remove “distracting” items from a page. It's called Distraction Control, and the idea is you can cut out pieces of a page you're not necessarily interested in, like images or menus.

This isn't the Reader mode that reformats pages so only the main text and images are showing (and which itself is getting an update in iOS 18). It's not an ad blocker either, because you won't be able to persistently hide ads or any other frequently updated content. But it is a potentially useful tool to improve the web browsing experience.

How Safari Distraction Control Works

To date, Apple hasn't said too much on the record about Distraction Control. It was introduced with one of the iOS 18 beta updates without much in the way of fanfare, so users have largely been left to figure out how it works on their own. It's also available in Safari on iPadOS 18 and macOS 15 Sequoia, though it doesn't appear that hidden items sync across devices.

What Safari will do on your current device is remember when you've hidden an item, and keep it hidden when you go back to that web page again later. In my experience hiding certain parts of a page, including some menus, can break the functionality of a site, but on the whole it works well. You can dismiss items such as pop-ups that ask you to sign up for newsletters, or auto-playing videos that load on top of other elements.

Distraction Control won't effectively hide advertisements for you.

It works best for elements that you know you're not going to want to interact with, whether that's an advert for a 10 percent off deal, or a navigation bar offering links to similar stories. Also, While it's not marketed as an ad blocker, Distraction Control can be used to hide ads to some extent—though the ads do tend to pop back in again as you continue browsing.

Should you use Distraction Control to dismiss a pop-up asking to set preferences, or agree to cookies, or something along those lines, the website will act as if you'd never interacted with the dialog box: So in the case of cookies, for example, you might find the site doesn't remember your location or your preferences, as cookies haven't been allowed. On some pages, a little trial and error might be needed to figure out what you can hide while keeping everything functioning normally.

How to Use Safari Distraction Control

Safari won't identify and hide distracting items automatically—you need to hide items manually if you don't want them to be visible. Load up a web page, and scroll to the part of the page showing the elements you want to hide from view: It's a quirk of Distraction Control (at least for now) that you can't scroll around a website while you're also hiding parts of it.

Tap the icon to the left of the address bar at the bottom of the Safari interface, which looks like a rectangle on top of several lines. From there, choose Hide Distracting Items : You'll then be able to select parts of the webpage onscreen, and you can tap on the Hide button on any element to dismiss it (which comes with a satisfying little animation).

You can start hiding items with a couple of taps.

Sometimes the web page reorganizes itself to account for the missing element, but sometimes not; it most likely depends on what you're hiding and how the page has been coded. You can keep going with hiding items, and a running total is kept at the bottom of the screen. When you're happy with how the page is looking, tap Done to return to browsing (or tap Cancel to undo your changes).

If you want to restore the items you've hidden, tap the same button to the left of the address bar at the bottom of the Safari interface, then choose Show Hidden Items and Show to confirm. Everything you've previously hidden comes back into view again—there's no option to unhide elements one by one.

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Safari User Guide

• Get started
• Go to a website
• Bookmark webpages to revisit
• See your favorite websites
• Use tabs for webpages
• Import bookmarks and passwords
• Pay with Apple Pay
• Autofill credit card info
• View links from friends
• Keep a Reading List
• Hide ads when reading
• Translate a webpage
• Download items from the web
• Add passes to Wallet
• Save part or all of a webpage
• Print or create a PDF of a webpage
• Interact with text in a picture
• Change your homepage
• Customize a start page
• Create a profile
• Block pop-ups
• Make Safari your default web browser
• Hide your email address
• Manage cookies
• Clear your browsing history
• Browse privately
• Prevent cross-site tracking
• See who tried to track you
• Change Safari settings
• Keyboard and other shortcuts

Allow or block pop-ups in Safari on Mac

Pop-up windows can be helpful or distracting. Some websites require you to allow pop-ups. For example, a bank website might show your monthly statements in pop-ups. Other websites might fill your screen with pop-up ads.

You can allow or block pop-ups on individual websites or all websites. If you’re not sure whether you want to block pop-ups on a website, you can choose to block and be notified when the site wants to display a pop-up, then decide if you want to show the pop-up.

Open Safari for me

Allow or block pop-ups on one website

Choose Safari > Settings, then click Websites.

Click Pop-up Windows on the left.

If you don’t see Pop-up Windows, be sure to scroll to the bottom of the list.

In the pop-up menu for the website, choose one of the following:

Allow: Pop-ups for the website appear.

Block: Pop-ups for the website don’t appear.

Allow or block pop-ups on all websites

If there are websites listed below Configured Websites, and you want to change the settings for these sites (for example, they’re set to Allow, but you want to change them to Block), select each website, then click Remove.

If you don’t see Configured Websites, either you haven’t set pop-up blocking for any sites yet, or you’ve cleared the list.

Click the “When visiting other websites” pop-up menu, then choose one of the following:

Allow: Pop-ups for the websites appear.

Block: Pop-ups for the websites don’t appear.

If you block pop-ups on a website, but you continue to see pop-ups on the website, you might have unwanted software on your Mac. See the Apple Support article Block pop-up ads and windows in Safari .

Note: Blocking pop-ups might also block some content you want to see.

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