Adult content, which can be classified as pornographic material or graphic videos and photos, is prevalent across the internet. Countries that do not block certain websites allow for easy access to adult content by children and grown-ups alike. While the latter populace has the freedom to navigate the internet as they choose, young and impressionable minds of children remain susceptible to harmful content. Today, we’ll discuss the best ways to block adult content on any phone.

1. The Best
Ways to
Block Adult
Content on
Phones

2. EVER SINCE THE INTERNET BECAME
AVAILABLE TO CONSUMERS, TWO
MEDIA CATEGORIES COMPETED TO
BECOME THE EARLY ADOPTERS OF THE
NEW TECHNOLOGY. THE FIRST WAS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS, AND THE
SECOND (ALTHOUGH NOT STRICTLY IN
THE MEDIA CATEGORY) WAS THE ADULT
INDUSTRY.
GOAL #2

3. Today, while the percentage share of adult
content on the internet is low, estimated to
be just 4% of all material available, the
number of searches they amount to on
computers and mobile phones is estimated to
be between 13% and 20%.

4. Children today have all
the means necessary to be
accidentally or willingly
be exposed to adult
content. Fast internet
connections, speedy
mobile devices, and
workarounds on various
apps have made it very
easy for children to
access adult material.

5. How can you
Block Adult
Content on a
Child’s
Phone?
Google SafeSearch
It is the easiest way to start blocking
all adult content that shows up
when searched for on your devices.
Screen Time on iOS devices
While there is no built-in iPhone
tracking app on iOS devices, the phones
and tablets do come with Screen Time
in the device settings.

6. USE PARENTAL
MONITORING APPS
Device monitoring
apps, like Xnspy, are
popular amongst
parents who would
like to keep tabs on
their children’s
specific device usage.
USE DEDICATED
HARDWARE
Most modems that
come with your WiFi
connection have
built-in filtering
systems.
ASK YOUR
INTERNET SERVICE
PROVIDER (ISP)
Most ISPs now offer
parental controls and
website blocking
features.

7. Phone monitoring and app
blocking applications
have a unique utility that
shouldn't be downplayed.
With the advancements in
internet speeds and
handheld mobile and
tablet devices, most
parents must be on top of
matters that can
potentially harm their
children in the long run.