How To Block Pornhub

Pornhub is an absolute treasure trove of adult content, and the vast majority of it doesn’t even require Pornhub Premium. This much free content is enough to be a time sink for people of any age, and it’s especially hard to resist if you’re a teenager who just discovered what boobs are.

Whether it’s you or a child or cousin spending too much time on the world’s biggest porn site, here’s how you can block it on just about any device.

Universal Solution (DNS)

DNS servers are basically maps that tell your device where it should actually connect when you type in a web address like Pornhub.com. 

OpenDNS is a free DNS service that helps block explicit content by altering this feature. To set it up on your device, follow these steps:

1. Open your device’s “Settings” and tap on “Wi-Fi” or “Networks.”
2. Locate the Wi-Fi network you’re currently connected to and select “Modify Network.”
3. Scroll down and tap on “Advanced options.”
4. Tap on “DNS 1” and enter “208.67.222.222.”
5. Then tap on “DNS 2” and input “208.67.220.220.”
6. Once done, tap “Save” to apply the changes.

Depending on your device, these settings might slightly differ in name, but they are guaranteed to be available on any and all devices, no matter the age or operating system. This includes mobile phones, desktop and laptop computers, and even gaming consoles.

Blocking Pornhub on Phones

The easiest way (besides DNS blocking) to limit access to Pornhub on mobile devices is using Screen Time.

Screen Time is a nifty feature integrated into iOS devices like iPhones and iPads and many Android devices, helping you monitor your screen usage and even set limits on specific apps and websites.

Moreover, it doubles as a parental control tool, offering the ability to block adult content, such as on Pornhub, to keep kids (or yourself) away from inappropriate material.

Here’s the drill for most devices, but all of these settings might have different names, so watch out:

1. Launch the Settings app and locate “Screen Time.” (Might also be called “Digital Wellbeing”)
2. If it’s your first time using the feature, hit “Enable” to get started. You might need to create a passcode to ensure the settings remain intact.
3. Tap on “Content & Privacy Restrictions” and input your passcode when prompted.
4. Select “Content Restrictions” and then navigate to “Web Content.”
5. Opt for “Limit Adult Websites.”

Voila! From now on, if someone attempts to access a restricted website on your device, they’ll be greeted with a message stating the site is off-limits.

Blocking Pornhub on Windows

If you’d like to create a porn-free environment for yourself or a young one on Windows without fully blocking access to the site (like changing DNS does), you can create a new user profile and equip it with Windows Parental Controls.

To establish Parental Controls on Windows 10 or 11, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Settings > Accounts > Family & Other People.
2. Generate a new user account, ensuring you supply a valid email address.
3. Access the Windows 10/11 Family Settings page and log in using the new account’s credentials.
4. On the dashboard, opt for “Web browsing” and select “Block inappropriate websites.”

Blocking Pornhub on Apple MacOS

MacOS also has very similar parental control features, which you can set to block access to specific websites like Pornhub. Here’s how to enable Parental Controls:

1. Open System Preferences and click on the icon labeled “Parental Controls.”
2. Choose the user account you want to manage or create a new one if needed by clicking on the “+” sign and following the prompts.
3. Navigate to the “Web” tab and check the box next to “Limit adult websites.”
4. Click “Save.”

Now, whenever someone tries to access Pornhub on your Mac, they’ll be redirected to a blank page, thanks to the Parental Controls you’ve set up.

A Word of Caution & Conclusion

If you’re setting this up to kick a porn habit, you’re good to go. But if you’re setting this up to stop young ones from accessing the site, you should know it’s easy to bypass any and all of these restrictions.

DNS is extremely simple, as a user would just need to change the server or activate a VPN like PureVPN. Using any parental controls can be bypassed by learning the password or accessing a different device — one you might not have access to.

Especially tech-savvy teenagers could install an entirely new operating system on a USB stick. The only real way to fully block access would be to apply DNS settings to your router.

This will vary wildly depending on what your ISP allows, what router they supplied you with, and many other factors. Reach out to your ISP and check if they can guide you through the process or even do it remotely.

Whatever path you choose, we hope you find lots of luck in your quest to quit porn or stop younger family members from accessing it before their time!