How to Block Adult Websites on Safari (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
Block adult websites in Safari across all your Apple devices using Screen Time — and lock the settings so they actually stay blocked.
How to Block Adult Websites on Safari
Safari has a built-in adult content filter that works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Here's how to enable it — and how to make sure it stays on.
On iPhone & iPad
- Open Settings → Screen Time
- Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions → toggle on
- Tap Content Restrictions → Web Content
- Select Limit Adult Websites
- (Optional) Add specific URLs under Never Allow
This applies to: - Regular Safari tabs - Private browsing tabs - In-app browsers that use Safari (most apps)
On Mac
- System Settings → Screen Time
- Click Content & Privacy → turn on
- Under Content Restrictions → Web Content → Limit Adult Websites
Block other browsers too
Limiting Safari is pointless if you can install Chrome, Firefox, or Brave.
In Screen Time → Content & Privacy → iTunes & App Store Purchases: - Set Installing Apps to Don't Allow - Set Deleting Apps to Don't Allow (so blockers can't be removed)
Lock the passcode so settings can't change
All of the above is reversible in 30 seconds — if you know the Screen Time passcode.
LockIn replaces your passcode with a sealed code you don't see. For 1 day, 30 days, or a year, you literally cannot disable Safari's adult content filter.
That's the difference between "I tried" and "I can't."