Last updated: 2026-10-19
How to Block Websites on Android for Kids
Blocking an app doesn't block the web — kids can open the same content in any browser. FamShield's optional DNS-based web protection filters unsafe websites at the network level, so it works across Chrome, Samsung Internet, and any other browser on the device.
Good to know: web protection is an optional feature you enable as the parent from the parent dashboard. It's off until you turn it on.
Step 1: Enable web protection
Open the parent dashboard, go to web protection, and turn it on for your child's device. Because it works through DNS, there's nothing to configure inside each browser — one switch covers them all.
Step 2: Choose what to filter
Pick the categories you want blocked — for example adult content, gambling, or other unsafe categories — and add any specific sites your family agrees to keep off-limits. Start with the preset categories and fine-tune as you go.
Step 3: Test it with your child
Try opening a blocked site together and confirm it doesn't load. Testing it openly shows your child what happens — no surprises — and makes the rule a family agreement rather than a mystery filter.
Step 4: Pair it with app blocking
Web protection covers browsers, but apps have their own built-in content. For a full setup, combine it with app blocking and screen time schedules — web filtering is one layer of a family plan, not the whole plan.
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Frequently asked questions
Does web protection work in every browser?
Yes. Because it works at the DNS (network) level, it filters sites across Chrome, Samsung Internet, and any other browser installed on the device — there's nothing to set up per browser.
Is web protection on by default?
No. It's an optional, parent-enabled feature. You turn it on from the parent dashboard and choose the categories and sites to block.
Can my child turn web protection off?
It's managed from the parent dashboard, which only you control. Talk to your child about why it's on — filters work best alongside clear family agreements.
Does web protection slow down the phone or use lots of data?
DNS-based filtering adds negligible overhead — it simply resolves website addresses against your block rules before the page loads.
Does web protection replace app blocking?
No — it complements it. Web protection covers browsers; app blocking covers individual apps like games or social apps that have their own built-in content. Use both for a complete setup.