{"id":766,"date":"2018-11-29T07:29:13","date_gmt":"2018-11-29T07:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/?p=766"},"modified":"2025-11-25T18:23:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T18:23:41","slug":"list-of-inappropriate-websites-to-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/list-of-inappropriate-websites-to-block\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate List of Inappropriate Websites to Block For Parental Control"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most parents already know they need to keep an eye on what their kids are doing online, but the problem is that the internet isn\u2019t exactly designed to make your job easy. Kids stumble (and sometimes actively hunt) for things they shouldn\u2019t see, and the web is packed with content that can mess with their confidence, their mental health, or their basic sense of safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/cell-phone-parental-controls\/\">parental control tools<\/a> help a lot. They\u2019re better than ever. But let\u2019s not kid ourselves: relying on a couple of toggles in Screen Time isn\u2019t enough when the internet is this massive and this chaotic. The real challenge for parents isn\u2019t \u201cHow do I block websites?\u201d \u2014 it\u2019s \u201cWhat on earth am I supposed to block in the first place?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why I put this guide together. No sugar-coating, no vague advice, and no generic top-10 lists. Just a clear, straightforward breakdown of the types of websites kids should never have access to \u2014 and why blocking them actually matters. If you want to take control of your home\u2019s digital environment and protect your child from the worst corners of the internet, start here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How This List Was Built<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are thousands of trash websites out there. You do not need all of them. You need the ones kids actually try to access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create this blocklist, we used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large public DNS blocklists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety reports from cybersecurity analysts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-traffic domain data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parental control usage patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online communities where kids share links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law enforcement flagged domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal safety insights from our team at Family Orbit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Every domain in the downloadable spreadsheet is real, active, and known to be harmful or inappropriate for minors. No placeholders. No filler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Blocklist Download CTA - Family Orbit -->\n<section class=\"fo-blocklist-cta\">\n  <style>\n    .fo-blocklist-cta {\n      margin: 2.5rem 0;\n      padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;\n      border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n      border-radius: 10px;\n      background: #f8fafc;\n      font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", sans-serif;\n    }\n    .fo-blocklist-cta-inner {\n      max-width: 800px;\n      margin: 0 auto;\n      display: flex;\n      flex-direction: column;\n      gap: 0.75rem;\n    }\n    .fo-blocklist-cta-badge {\n      display: inline-block;\n      font-size: 0.75rem;\n      text-transform: uppercase;\n      letter-spacing: 0.06em;\n      padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;\n      border-radius: 999px;\n      background: #0f172a;\n      color: #f9fafb;\n    }\n    .fo-blocklist-cta-title {\n      font-size: 1.1rem;\n      font-weight: 700;\n      color: #0f172a;\n      margin: 0;\n    }\n    .fo-blocklist-cta-text {\n      font-size: 0.9rem;\n      color: #1e293b;\n      margin: 0;\n    }\n    .fo-blocklist-cta-list {\n      margin: 0.35rem 0 0.5rem;\n      padding-left: 1.2rem;\n      font-size: 0.9rem;\n      color: #334155;\n    }\n    .fo-blocklist-cta-list li {\n      margin: 0.15rem 0;\n    }\n    .fo-blocklist-cta-actions {\n      display: flex;\n      flex-wrap: wrap;\n      align-items: center;\n      gap: 0.75rem;\n      margin-top: 0.5rem;\n    }\n    .fo-blocklist-cta-button {\n      display: inline-flex;\n      align-items: center;\n      justify-content: center;\n      padding: 0.6rem 1.3rem;\n      border-radius: 999px;\n      border: none;\n      background: #2563eb;\n      color: #f9fafb;\n      font-size: 0.9rem;\n      font-weight: 600;\n      text-decoration: none;\n      cursor: pointer;\n      transition: background 0.15s ease, transform 0.05s ease;\n      white-space: nowrap;\n    }\n    .fo-blocklist-cta-button:hover {\n      background: #1d4ed8;\n      transform: translateY(-1px);\n    }\n    .fo-blocklist-cta-meta {\n      font-size: 0.8rem;\n      color: #64748b;\n    }\n    .fo-blocklist-cta-orbit {\n      font-size: 0.85rem;\n      color: #0f172a;\n    }\n    .fo-blocklist-cta-orbit a {\n      color: #0f766e;\n      font-weight: 600;\n      text-decoration: none;\n    }\n    .fo-blocklist-cta-orbit a:hover {\n      text-decoration: underline;\n    }\n    @media (max-width: 640px) {\n      .fo-blocklist-cta {\n        padding: 1.4rem 1.1rem;\n      }\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <div class=\"fo-blocklist-cta-inner\">\n    <span class=\"fo-blocklist-cta-badge\">Download<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"fo-blocklist-cta-title\">Download the full blocklist of inappropriate websites<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"fo-blocklist-cta-text\">\n      Get a ready-to-use spreadsheet with the main categories already organized for you:\n    <\/p>\n    <ul class=\"fo-blocklist-cta-list\">\n      <li>Explicit and pornographic sites<\/li>\n      <li>Cam, chat and anonymous video platforms<\/li>\n      <li>Dating and hookup websites<\/li>\n      <li>Gambling and casino sites<\/li>\n      <li>Self harm, drug and illegal activity communities<\/li>\n      <li>Unsafe social networks and anonymous forums<\/li>\n      <li>Shopping sites that fuel overspending<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <div class=\"fo-blocklist-cta-actions\">\n      <!-- Replace the href with your actual download URL after uploading the XLSX -->\n      <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/final_blocklist.xlsx\"\n        class=\"fo-blocklist-cta-button\"\n        download\n      >\n        Download the blocklist (XLSX)\n      <\/a>\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"fo-blocklist-cta-meta\">\n          Format: Excel (.xlsx) \u2022 Import into your router, DNS filter or device-level blocking.\n        <\/p>\n        <p class=\"fo-blocklist-cta-orbit\">\n          Want more than blocking?  \n          Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Family Orbit<\/a> to actually see what your child is doing online.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>This list was last reviewed and updated on November 25, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents need context, not just URL lists. Here is what matters and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Explicit and Pornographic Websites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/porn-websites.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-768\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Kids who fall into porn at a young age are hit with content they are not emotionally ready for. Most of what they find is violent, degrading, unrealistic, and addictive. Teens do not know how to process it. They copy what they see. They develop habits that stick for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Warning Signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Late-night browsing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleared history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Searching for VPN apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sudden secrecy with devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pornhub, Xvideos, XNXX, RedTube, SpankBang, Rule34, MetArt, Beeg, 8muses.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/block-porn-websites.jpg\" alt=\"block porn websites\" class=\"wp-image-767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/block-porn-websites.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/block-porn-websites-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/block-porn-websites-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Dating Apps and Hookup Platforms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Notable examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Match.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MeetMe.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OKCupid.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AdultFriendFinder.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tinder.com (primarily used as an app)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bumble.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/dating-website.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-769\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fake birthdays. Fake profiles. Instant messaging. Zero protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dating apps were built for consenting adults, not minors. But teens find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/ugly-truth-online-dating-apps-teens\/\">their way in<\/a>, and predators do not need any ID to message them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Cam, Voice, and Anonymous Video Platforms<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iconfinder_033_avatar_selfie_woman_girl_photo_shot_footage_2090343.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-776\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If there is one group of websites that should never be accessible on a child\u2019s device, it is this one. There is no age verification. There is no moderation. Kids get exposed to predators almost instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What happens on these sites can follow your child for years. People record screens. People save chat logs. People manipulate kids into turning on their camera. It is a mess you do not want to deal with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notable examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chaturbate.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bongacams.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MyFreeCams.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LiveJasmin.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SlutRoulette.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Chat sites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Notable examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/omegle-teens-safety\/\">Omegle.com<\/a> [Closed as of November 2023]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TalkWithStranger.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ChatRoulette.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chat-Avenue.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PalTalk.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/online-chat-websites-danger.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-771\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Chat sites may seem innocuous, but the vast majority of chat sites do not provide chatting facilities for people who already know one another. Instead, they are sites that allow users to talk with strangers, which is, obviously, rather concerning for parents. As a result, chat sites should also be on your list of websites to block, as you have no control over who your child may find themselves interacting with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Gambling, Betting, and Casino Sites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BetOnline.ag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FreeSpin.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bovada.lv<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SlotoCash.im<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RoyalAceCasino.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/money-casino-block.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-773\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Online casinos look like games. Influencers stream gambling sessions like entertainment. Crypto casinos ignore age rules entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teenagers love risk. Gambling websites love teenagers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Unsafe or Anonymous Social Networks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Notable examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4chan, 8kun, KiWIFarms, Yubo, Whisper, Telegram, Discord unmoderated servers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/block-social-media-websites.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-772\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some platforms are built around anonymity, shock content, or unmoderated communities. These attract cyberbullies, predators, extremists, and anyone who wants to hide their identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids get sucked in because these sites feel exciting. The problem is what happens inside private groups, private servers, and hidden threads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Self-Harm, Drugs, and Illegal Activity Websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This category is disturbing but real. Some websites normalize self-harm, drug use, and dangerous behavior. They create echo chambers where kids get pushed deeper into harmful thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You cannot reason with these communities. You can only block them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sanctioned Suicide, Bluelight, Erowid, TheHub, Shroomery, Opiophile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Shopping and Overspending Sites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Notable examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Temu, Shein, Wish, Amazon, AliExpress, StockX, Farfetch.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shopping-websites-children.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-774\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Teens save their parents&#8217; cards. Teens buy impulsively. Teens fall for scams.<br>If your child has a shopping habit or you have seen unexplained charges, this category is worth blocking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Small Blocklist CTA - Family Orbit -->\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #e2e8f0; padding:12px 16px; border-radius:8px; background:#f8fafc; margin:20px 0; font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 8px; font-size:14px; color:#0f172a; font-weight:600;\">\n    Download the full blocklist of inappropriate websites\n  <\/p>\n  <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/final_blocklist.xlsx\"\n    download\n    style=\"display:inline-block; padding:6px 14px; background:#2563eb; color:#fff; border-radius:20px; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; text-decoration:none;\"\n  >\n    Download XLSX\n  <\/a>\n  <p style=\"margin:8px 0 0; font-size:12px; color:#475569;\">\n    For deeper protection, try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0f766e; text-decoration:none; font-weight:600;\">Family Orbit<\/a>.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Block These Websites Properly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Blocking works, but only if you use the right method. Here are the four that actually matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Block at the Router<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This protects every device connected to your WiFi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generic steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your router settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Parental Controls or Access Restrictions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add domains to the blocklist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save and restart the router.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Most routers keep it simple. If yours does not, switching DNS is easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Use DNS Filtering<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most effective and clean ways to block categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnsfilter.com\/blog\/dns-filtering-how-it-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a> to learn how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cloudflare Family<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>DNS: 1.1.1.3 and 1.0.0.3<br>Blocks adult content and malware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OpenDNS FamilyShield<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Easy setup. Good coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CleanBrowsing Family Filter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>More aggressive filtering. Ideal for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Block on Each Device<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iPhone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Settings &gt; Screen Time &gt; Content Restrictions &gt; Web Content &gt; Limit Adult Websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Android<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use Digital Wellbeing controls and install filtering tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Windows or Mac<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use local DNS or hosts file blocking if you know what you are doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Small Blocklist CTA - Family Orbit -->\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #e2e8f0; padding:12px 16px; border-radius:8px; background:#f8fafc; margin:20px 0; font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 8px; font-size:14px; color:#0f172a; font-weight:600;\">\n    Download the full blocklist of inappropriate websites\n  <\/p>\n  <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/final_blocklist.xlsx\"\n    download\n    style=\"display:inline-block; padding:6px 14px; background:#2563eb; color:#fff; border-radius:20px; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; text-decoration:none;\"\n  >\n    Download XLSX\n  <\/a>\n  <p style=\"margin:8px 0 0; font-size:12px; color:#475569;\">\n    For deeper protection, try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0f766e; text-decoration:none; font-weight:600;\">Family Orbit<\/a>.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Use Parental Control Software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Manual blocking works only until your child figures out the next workaround. Kids switch devices, use school iPads, install alternative browsers, or find mirror domains that slip through basic filters. You need controls on the device itself, not just your home WiFi. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/fosi.org\/parental-controls-for-online-safety-are-underutilized-new-study-finds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FOSI<\/a>, only about 51% of parents use parental controls on tablets, and this drops significantly on other devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For parents who want the simplest built-in option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On Apple devices:<\/strong><br>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-ae\/108806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Screen Time<\/a>. It is free, built into every iPhone and iPad, and does a decent job at blocking adult websites and limiting app usage. It is not perfect, but it is a solid first step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On Android devices:<\/strong><br>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/families.google\/familylink\/\">Family Link<\/a>. It lets you set app limits, block websites, and monitor basic activity right from your Google account. Again, not perfect, but better than nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These built-in systems are good for basic restrictions.<br>They do not give you visibility. They do not warn you when something is wrong. They do not help when your child moves to another network or installs a new app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/\">Family Orbit<\/a><\/strong> comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family Orbit provides monitoring and context, not just walls. It lets you see what is actually happening:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photos with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/bikinis-beat-violence-ai-study\/\">AI alerts<\/a> for risky content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>App usage patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Text logs on Android<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browsing history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WiFi connection history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact and call logs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Blocking is only one layer. Kids always find cracks.<br>Monitoring is the second layer that tells you what they are doing when you are not looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use Screen Time or Family Link for the basics.<br>Use <strong>Family Orbit<\/strong> to stay ahead of the real problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that even if you were to block access to every type of site mentioned above, it would only take a matter of months before your efforts were once again rendered incomplete. The internet is constantly growing, and new non-child-friendly sites are being launched almost daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/signup.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/familyorbit-1200-628-ad.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/familyorbit-1200-628-ad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/familyorbit-1200-628-ad-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/familyorbit-1200-628-ad-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/familyorbit-1200-628-ad-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/familyorbit-1200-628-ad-809x423.jpg 809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result of this, it\u2019s helpful if you try to frame website blocking as an ongoing task, rather than something you can tick off a to-do list and push to the back of your mind. 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