iPhone guide

How to block websites on iPhone

Use Apple's built-in Screen Time settings for a firm restriction, or FlowBuddy when you want a pause before short, intentional access.

Block a website with FlowBuddy Use Screen Time instead

Block one app or website free. Pro lets you block more with monthly, yearly, and lifetime options.

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Short answer

Choose between a firm block and mindful access

Screen Time can put a specific URL on a Never Allow list. FlowBuddy can shield a chosen web domain, then let you pause and choose a 5 or 10-minute unblock when you have a real reason to visit.

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Built into iPhone

Block a website with Screen Time

  1. 1
    Open Settings → Screen Time.
  2. 2
    Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions and turn it on.
  3. 3
    Tap App Store, Media, Web & Games → Web Content.
  4. 4
    Select Limit Adult Websites. Under Never Allow, tap Add Website and enter the URL.
  5. 5
    Open the site in your usual browser and confirm the block works. Add other versions of the domain if a redirect still opens.

Menu names can change between iOS versions and regions. Follow Apple's current website-blocking instructions if your Settings screen looks different.

Mindful website blocking

Add a pause with FlowBuddy

A permanent block is not always practical. If you need a site occasionally but tend to open it without thinking, FlowBuddy adds friction without forcing you to delete your browser.

  1. 1
    Install FlowBuddy. Download the iPhone app and approve its Apple Screen Time permission.
  2. 2
    Choose the website. Add the distracting web domain to your FlowBuddy activity.
  3. 3
    Set your boundary. Keep the website shielded by default or allow it during times that fit your day.
  4. 4
    Use it on purpose. When you need the site, take the breathing pause and choose a short access window.
Start small: the free plan blocks one app or one website. Choose the distraction that costs you the most attention, test the setup, and upgrade only if you need to cover more.

Which method fits?

Match the boundary to your goal

You never need the site

Use Screen Time's Never Allow list for a direct restriction.

You need it for occasional tasks

Use FlowBuddy so access begins with a pause and stays time-limited.

You keep switching between sites and apps

Block the highest-impact distraction free, then use Pro if you need to cover more selections.

The block seems incomplete

Check redirects and related domains, then test the exact browser path you normally use.

FAQ

iPhone website blocking questions

Can I block a specific website on iPhone?

Yes. Apple Screen Time lets you add a website URL to its Never Allow list. FlowBuddy can also shield a web domain and add a mindful pause before temporary access.

Do I need a separate website blocker?

Not always. Apple's built-in Screen Time restriction is useful when you simply want a site unavailable. FlowBuddy is an alternative when you want intentional 5 or 10-minute access instead of an all-or-nothing block.

Can FlowBuddy block apps and websites together?

Yes. Apps and websites are separate selections. The free plan blocks one app or one website. FlowBuddy Pro lets you block more and is available through monthly, yearly, and lifetime purchases.

Why should I enter the website domain instead of a full page URL?

Blocking the main domain, such as example.com, is clearer and more useful than blocking only one page on that site. Test the result after setup because websites can use additional domains or redirects.

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Make distracting websites harder to open by accident

Start with one website free and build a boundary you can actually keep.

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