Safari Blacklist

What?

Safari Blacklist is a website blacklisting app for Safari iOS that can’t be configured from your mobile device.

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How?

  1. Create an account on this website to get a Blacklist ID and add websites you'd like to block (check out the how-to guide).
  2. Download the Blacklist for Safari app.
  3. Enable the app in Settings > Safari > Extensions.
  4. Connect the app to your account by entering your Blacklist ID in the app.
  5. Enjoy all the features of your iPhone or iPad minus the impulsive or excessive Internet use.

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Why?

Whitelisting (block everything except a list of approved sites) is available through Apple's Content and Privacy Restrictions in Settings. The problem with whitelisting is that it's too broad, blocking the whole Internet. Blacklisting (block a list of unapproved sites) is available only once you’ve selected "Limit Adult Websites" from Settings > Content and Privacy Restrictions > Content Restrictions > Web Content, but who knows what "adult websites" includes. Safari Blacklist gives you a standalone blacklist option.

In addition, a blacklist that you can only configure from your computer takes away your ability to easily unblock sites when you're using your mobile device.