How to block adult websites and set up parental controls on Google Chrome?

Do you want to protect your family by blocking adult content on Google Chrome? Try using extensions that support adult content blocking on Google Chrome. You can also block explicit content with Family Link on Android, or by turning on restrictions on iPhone and iPad. This article will help you know how to block objectionable content on Google Chrome.

Use the BlockSite extension

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Add BlockSite extension to Chrome browser. BlockSite is a free extension that helps you block adult websites on your Chrome browser. Follow these steps to install BlockSite:

Visit https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions in Google Chrome.

Type BlockSitein the search bar in the upper left corner and press Enter .

Click " BlockSite: Block Websites & Stay Focused" .

Click the blue Add to Chrome button .

Click Add Extension when asked.

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Click Agree & Start Setup . It's a green button on your website that automatically shows up when you're done adding the BlockSite extension.

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Click Skip . This is the option in the upper right corner of the "Choose your plan" window. This allows you to continue with your free account.

If you want to try the paid plan for 3 days, you can click Free 3-Day Trial (3-day free trial). You can also click on the service plan you want to subscribe to.

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Click Skip again. This is the option at the bottom of the page. This will take you to the BlockSite setup page. Now, BlockSite is installed and starts blocking adult content.

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Allow extensions to operate in incognito mode. Allowing extensions to operate in incognito mode will prevent users from bypassing the Adult Blocker feature's settings in incognito mode. Follow these steps to enable BlockSite in incognito mode:

Enter chrome://extensions/ in Google Chrome's address bar.

Find "BlockSite: Block Websites & Stay Focused" and click Details .

Click the slider next to Allow in Incognito .

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Visit the BlockSite settings page. The BlockSite installation page will automatically open once you complete the installation. You can perform the following steps to open the BlockSite settings page at any time:

Click the Extensions option with the puzzle piece icon in the top right corner of the Chrome window.

Click BlockSite: Block Websites & Stay Focused

Click the gear icon in the menu that appears.

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Block websites. BlockSite automatically blocks adult content. If BlockSite doesn't block a site that you think should be blocked, you can add that site to the block list. To do this, you'll click Block Sites in the left menu. Enter the URL of the website you want to block in the bar at the top and click Add item .

Or, you can access Whitelist mode to block all websites except those you allow. To use Whitelist mode, you'll click the checkbox next to "Whitelist mode". Enter the URL of the website you want to allow access to in the information entry field and click Add item .

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Block words and phrases. BlockSite also gives you the option to block content using keywords and phrases. Follow these steps to block content using keywords:

Open the BlockSite settings page.

Click Block by Words in the left menu.

Enter the word or phrase you want to block.

Click Add item .

Use the Smart Internet Porn Filter extension

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Added Smart Internet Porn Filter extension. This is a free extension that supports adult content blocking and is easy to use. Follow these steps to add extensions to Google Chrome on your Windows or Mac computer:

Visit https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions using Google Chrome. Here is the link to the Google Chrome extensions store.

Type Smart Internet Porn Filterin the search bar and press Enter .

Click " Smart Internet Porn Filter from vRate ".

Click the blue Add to Chrome button.

Click Add Extension when asked.

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Allow extensions to operate in incognito mode. Allowing the extension to operate in incognito mode prevents bypassing Smart Internet Porn Filter's settings in incognito mode. Follow these steps to turn on Smart Internet Porn Filter in incognito mode:

Type chrome://extensions/ into the address bar in Google Chrome.

Find "Smart Internet Porn Filter from vRate" and click Details .

Click the slider next to Allow in Incognito .

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Open the Settings page of Smart Internet Porn Filter. Follow these steps to open the Smart Internet Porn Filter settings page:

Click Extension. The puzzle piece icon is in the top right corner of the Chrome window.

Click Smart Internet Porn Filter from vRate .

Click Settings in the menu that appears.

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Set a PIN. The first time you open the Smart Internet Porn Filter settings page, you will be asked to set a PIN. You need this code every time you access the Smart Internet Porn Filter settings page. Follow these steps to set up a PIN:

Enter your PIN in the first line.

Re-enter the PIN on the second line.

Enter a valid email address in the third line. Remember to enter an email address that your child cannot access.

Click Submit .

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Select browser mode. The Settings page has two browsing modes: Adult and Child mode. Kids mode will filter adult content. Adult mode allows you to access any website. To choose a browsing mode, you'll open the Settings page and click Adult mode or Child mode at the top of the page.

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Adjust the sensitivity level of adult mode. Use the slider under "Settings" to adjust the sensitivity of the adult filter. Pushing the slider to the "Low" position will block inappropriate images and still allow you to access the website. Setting a high sensitivity level will block access to inappropriate pages.

Additionally, you can click the check box next to "Also block racy/provocative content" to block sexy photos, skimpy photos, and partial nudity. .

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Add websites to the block list. Smart Internet Porn Filter will automatically block adult content. However, if you see an inappropriate site that hasn't been blocked, you can add it to your block list. Take these steps:

Open the Smart Internet Porn Filter settings page.

Go to the "Override: Specify websites to block or allow" section.

Click Block Websites - Blacklist .

Enter the URL of the website you want to block.

Click Add .

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Add the site to the whitelist. If you notice that Smart Internet Porn Filter is blocking a site you want to visit, you can add it to the whitelist. Take these steps:

Open the Smart Internet Porn Filter settings page.

Go to the "Override: Specify websites to block or allow" section.

Click Allow Websites - Whitelist .

Enter the URL for the website you want to allow.

Click Add .

Use the Parental Controls - Adult Blocker extension

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Add the Parental Controls - Adult Blocker extension. Adult Blocker is a free extension you can add to Google Chrome to block adult content. Follow these steps to add extensions to Google Chrome on your Windows or Mac computer:

Visit https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions using Google Chrome. Here is the link to the Google Chrome extensions store.

Type Adult Blockerin the search bar and press Enter .

Click " Parental Control - Adult Blocker ".

Click the blue Add to Chrome button.

Click Add Extension when asked.

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Click on the tab with the Adult Blocker page. This is the card with the red shield icon. The website will ask you to enter your password.

You will see another web page open with Adult Blocker page content using an unsupported communication protocol. In this case, close the tag.

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Set password. Follow these steps to set a password.

Click the card with the small red shield icon.

Enter the password you want and click Set a new password.

Enter the password again and click Enter .

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Allow extensions to operate in incognito mode. Allowing the extension to operate in incognito mode prevents users from bypassing Adult Blocker settings in incognito mode. Follow these steps to disable incognito mode:

Type chrome://extensions/ into the address bar in Google Chrome.

Find "Parental Control - Adult Blocker" and click Details .

Click the slider next to Allow in Incognito .

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Open the Adult Blocker settings page. You can use the Adult Blocker settings page to set a new password, and allow or block certain websites. Follow these steps to open the Adult Blocker settings page:

Click Extensions. The puzzle piece icon is in the top right corner of the Chrome window.

Click on Parental Control - Adult Blocker .

Enter the password and click Enter .

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Add website to Whitelist. If you find that Adult Blocker is blocking a website you want to allow, you can add it to the whitelist. Take these steps:

Open the Adult Blocker settings page.

Click the WHITELIST tab at the top of the page.

Enter the URL of the website you want to block.

Click Add .

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Add website to Blacklist. If Adult Blocker doesn't block a site that you think should be blocked, you can add it to the blacklist. Take these steps:

Open the Adult Blocker settings page.

Click the BLACKLIST tab at the top of the page.

Enter the URL of the website you want to block.

Click Add .

Other ways you can block adult content

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Set up parental controls on your device. Although you can use Google Chrome extensions to block adult content, tech-savvy users will still find ways to bypass these extensions. You should also enable parental controls on all devices connected to the network. Windows and macOS computers, iPhones, and iPads all have parental control features in Settings or System Preferences.

You can block websites on Android using the Family Link app.

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Install a parental control app. In addition to the parental controls available on your device, you can also install additional parental control apps. Many antivirus programs like Norton and McAfee have parental control settings. Additionally, apps like Qustodio, Locategy, and Net Nanny all support additional parental control settings for your device and allow you to control your child's activities on the internet.

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Turn on Safe Search. Besides blocking inappropriate websites, turning on Safe Search will filter inappropriate search results on search engines like Google. Follow these steps to turn on Safe Search on Google.

Visit https://www.google.com/ .

Make sure you're signed in to the account that needs to set up Safe Search.

Click Settings in the bottom right corner.

Click Search Settings in the menu that appears.

Click the check box next to Turn on Safe Search .

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Use a Wi-Fi extender with parental controls. Besides using a parental control app, products like Disney's Circle or Gryphon act as Wi-Fi extenders that connect to the router and set up parental controls for the entire Wi-Fi network. Fi.

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Block websites on the router. Most Wi-Fi routers allow you to log in and block certain websites. You can also buy routers with built-in parental controls. This allows you to set up parental controls for your entire Wi-Fi network.

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Contact your carrier. Many carriers offer services that block inappropriate content and limit screen time. Contact your carrier or visit the website and log in to view parent services.

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Control children's activities on the internet. Even if you have set up parental controls, it's still a good idea to regularly monitor your child's internet activity. You can check your Google account's browser and history. Check the photos and videos your child has downloaded to their device and the apps they're using. Make sure children do not receive pornographic content via text messages or apps like Reddit or Telegram.