Effective Ways to Limit or Block the Fortnite App on PC & Phone

Why should parents care about Fortnite?

The danger is hidden under the title ‘Fortnite’ is violence. The kids and teens kill, fight with swords, guns, grenades, etc and the entire environment simulates like a war front. In this game, the players can communicate and this would lead to cyberbullying. The strangers on this hub may speak out profanity and there is a chance of lewd conversations on this platform. If the kids and teens hear all those unnecessary words, it may ultimately affect their behavior.

It is high time for the parents to learn about Fortnite and take necessary action to limit access to it. If your kid and teen frequently play this game, then it will result in a change in the behavior. The aggressiveness of the kid increases gradually even without their knowledge. The excitement in the game stimulates them to wake late at night to have fun on this platform. They will lose interest in studies and becomes addicted to it. The kids below 12 years are immature to handle this type of war front game. As parents, you should take the perfect step to block Fortnite and overcome the serious impact of this game.

Now Fortnite is so popular that you can play it on a mobile or Chromebook(Yes, It's Possible to Play Fortnite on a Chromebook). Parents must learn how to stop their kids from getting addicted to the game. 

How to block Fortnite Websites?

These are the steps to work on your browser settings to block Fortnite.

Step 1: Click your browser icon and tap the ‘Tools’ option. You can find the ‘Tools’ option in the upper right corner of the browser screen.

Step 2: In the ‘Tools’ drop-down menu you must select ‘Internet Options’. This action pops out another new window.

Step 3: You have to click the ‘Security’ tab to proceed with the process. It is available next to the ‘general’ tab.

Step 4: In this tab, you should choose the ‘Restricted sites’ option available below the tabs. It appears like an icon with a red circle and bar.

Step 5: In this window, you must tap the ‘Sites’ button nearby ‘Restricted sites’

Here, you have to add the web address related to Fortnite to block its access. In the above screen, you can find the address of the ‘Epic games’. Enter the address in the first text field and press the ‘Add’ button to include in the list of ‘Restricted sites’.

When your kid enters the web address of Fortnite in this web browser, it will deny the access in no time. Your kid will not be able to undo the settings on the browser. You can change the settings of the browser to block Fortnite permanently from the access of your kids and teens.

Apart from the built-in settings of the browser, you can also try out some of the parental control apps for PC to block Fortnite. Here are some of the well-known tools, which protect the kids from online threats.

• Qustodio:

This tool has two versions namely free and premium. You can use this software to limit screen access, block games, websites, and web filtering, etc. This software is accessible to one device only. This tool is compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and kindle.

• KidsWatch

This tool has three main features namely filtering and blocking inappropriate websites, set screen time for kids, and finally pop up with real-time alerts to protect the kids from strangers on this online platform. You can subscribe to this app for $50 per year.

• Zoodles

This tool offers a separate browser for kids with all the necessary settings to safeguard the kids. In this browser, the kids will not be able to browse social media, addictive gaming websites, etc. This browser is exclusively for the kids between three to eight years.

• KidLogger

This tool is compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Blackberry, etc. It gives a comprehensive view of your kid’s computer usage with precise data. This app takes a screenshot of the online activities of your kid after regular intervals and stores it in its cloud storage for later retrieval. KidLogger gives all these data to the parents in the form of a report.