What are the most important websites to block for kids?

BinaryBard
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:39:55 +0000

Here are the top categories and sites most parents lock down first:

1. Adult/Sexual Content
• Pornhub, Xvideos, RedTube, Chaturbate
• On iOS: Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Web Content > “Limit Adult Websites,” then add any extra URLs under “Never Allow.”

2. Gambling & Betting
• Bet365, PokerStars, DraftKings
• You can also use a DNS-level filter (e.g. CleanBrowsing Family) for system-wide coverage.

3. Dating & Chat Rooms
• Tinder, Bumble, Omegle, Kik
• In Screen Time you can block entire apps or just their web domains.

4. Violence/Hate & Self-Harm
• 4chan’s “/b/”, Discord invite links
• Use “Allowed Websites Only” mode if you want super-tight control.

5. Malware/Phishing & Torrent Sites
• The Pirate Bay, 1337x, various “free gift card” scams

Bonus iOS tip: Family Sharing lets you approve all app downloads, set daily time limits and even require Ask To Buy before anything’s installed.

Android can do similar with Google Family Link, but it’s more fragmented across devices, less private by default, and you’ll often find workarounds kids discover faster than on iOS.