Firefox is a free and open-source web browser, and it is one of the fast and safe web browsers. Even though the Firefox browser provides web security, you also need to secure your device because there are a lot of websites on the internet that will try to steal your data. You won’t know the explicit websites. But the pop-ups may lead you to explicit websites that will try to steal your data. If you find any explicit websites, you should immediately block them. Now, let us see all the possible ways you can block websites on Firefox.
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Block websites on Firefox
You can block websites on Firefox in three ways. They are:
- Using PC/Laptop
- From iOS Smartphones
- In Android Smartphones
Block Websites on Firefox using PC / Laptop
To block websites on Firefox using a PC / Laptop, you can use the Firefox site blocker extension. The extension used here is Block Site. With this ad-on, you can block the sites at particular times in a day. The following steps will show you how to block websites on Firefox using the Block Site add-on.
1) In the Firefox browser, visit the Add-ons store of Firefox.
2) In the search bar, type Block Site.
3) From the list of options, click Block Site by Ray.
3) Now, click Add to Firefox button.
4) Again, click on Add to accept the permissions and install the extension on your Firefox.
5) Now, you have successfully installed the Block Site extension.
6) Then, click on the Hamburger menu from the upper right corner of the browser.
7) Scroll down and select Add-ons and themes from the list of options.
8) Now, select Extensions in the right panel of the browser.
9) You can find the Three Horizontal Dots icon near the Block Site. Click on it.
10) Select Options.
11) Now, to block the site, enter the website name or URL in the box below the Block a new hostname section and Click on Add.
12. You can also block websites on certain days and times by the Schedule Blocking option.
13) Scroll down to the Tools section and click on Save to save the changes made in the browser.
Finally, the particular site will be blocked, and it will not open in Firefox.
Block websites on Firefox in Android Smartphones
You can use the BlockSite app available for your Android Smartphone to block websites on Firefox. So, first, install the BlockSite app from the Google Play Store and follow the steps below.
1) Launch the BlockSite app on your Android Smartphone after installation.
2) Click on the + icon from the lower right corner.
3) Add any website you want and select OK.
4) You can also toggle on the Schedule option and schedule time to block the specific websites.
The entered websites will be blocked on all the browsers installed on your Android Smartphones, including Firefox.
Block websites on iOS Devices
In iOS devices, it is possible to block the websites in Firefox with the built-in feature Screen Time tool. Moreover, this will block websites in all browsers on iOS devices. The steps to do the same are as follows.
1) Go to Settings on your iOS device.
2) Scroll down and select Screen Time.
3) Now, Select Content and Privacy Restrictions.
4) Toggle on Content & Privacy Restrictions.
5) Under Content and Privacy Restrictions, select Content Restrictions.
6) Now, select Web content in the list of options under Content Restrictions.
7) Tap on the Limit Adult Websites and scroll down to select Add Website.
8. Now, you need to enter the website’s name or URL you want to block and Click done.
Finally, if you try to visit the particular website in the Firefox browser or any browser, it will notify you as it is blocked.
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FAQs
1. Is Block Site extension free?
Yes, Block Site is the free browser extension for Firefox and Chrome for blocking websites.
2. How to block apps on mobile?
Android users can use AppBlock to block any application temporarily.
3. Can we unblock the websites in Firefox?
Yes, you can unblock the blocked websites at any time.
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