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How to Block or Filter Reddit Content

Reddit is a social bookmarking service that allows users to share their favorite links. You to contribute links (or text with links) to various online pages and resources, such as photographs, videos, blog entries, or just ideas and thoughts.

reddit app logo

It has over 170 million unique monthly visitors. This decently open space is suitable for both business and education. If it becomes necessary to prohibit or filter Reddit material, the methods described in this article can help.

Part 1: How to filter content inappropriate for kids or work

Use the built-in safe search options

Only then are you able to use the safe search option?

If you're looking for NSFW results but don't see the Safe Search option, By default, viewing NSFW content on Reddit is disabled. If 18+ subreddits are not showing up on Reddit, to ensure that the setting are intact;

  • Go to User Settings
  • Navigate to Feed Settings
navigate to settings
  • Turn off Adult content
turn on adult content
  • Turn on Safe browsing mode
turn on safe browsing mode

After completing this, you'll notice that the 'Blur NSFW Images' button is also activated. Tap the switch and turn it off if you want to see NSFW photos.

Use a built-in filter

  • To begin with, the bad news: there is no fundamental Reddit feature that allows you to hide or filter a subreddit from the r/All page.

The good news is that there are a few add-ons that will allow you to filter a subreddit from your r/All page.

Enhancement Suite for Reddit (RES)

There is a feature in the Reddit Enhancement Suite (r/Enhancement) that allows you to filter off submissions from one or more subreddits on your r/All page.

Open your RES Settings Console via the cog/gear icon in your user toolbar. The cog/gear icon in your user toolbar will open the RES Settings Console.

  • From the left-hand menu, select "Subreddits."
  • In the submenu, choose "edit filter."
  • "Turn on" this option.
turning on edit filter option for subreddits
  • Scroll down to the section labeled "subreddits."
  • "+add filter" is selected by clicking on it.
  • Enter the name of the subreddit you wish to hide/filter (both "/r/SubredditName" and "SubredditName" will work).
adding subreddits to block
  • Rep this process for as many subreddits as you want to conceal or filter.
  • At the top right of the settings box, click on "Save Options."
  • Done! In your r/All view, that nagging subreddit will no longer appear.
feed without filtered Subreddits

Besides, you can see kid's Reddit history remotely via a professional parental control app. Once find some suspicous content, set limits or talk with your child.

Part 2: How to Block Reddit on PC

How to Block with Chrome Browser

A Chrome extension is required to block a website. BlockSite is what we recommend for Reddit.

Step 1 Install the BlockSite Chrome Extension first
block site chrome extension

Block Site is a Chrome extension found on the Chrome Web Store. To begin, download and install the extension on your Chrome browser. After seeing the Block Site Chrome extension in the Chrome Web Store, click the Add to Chrome button, followed by the Add extension button. In the pop-up window to install it.

Step 2 Go to the "Sites to Block" page

After installing the Block Site extension, it'll automatically take you to the Block Sites page. Alternatively, you can open Chrome and click the Block Site extension icon in the top-right corner, which looks like a shield.

launch block site extension
Step 3 In Google Chrome, add and block websites

Then, in the address field, type the website's address and click the "+" button next to it to add it to the list of blacklisted websites.

reddit blocked on block site

How to Blacklist Reddit Sites with the parental control app

You can use the parental control options available on your PC.

  • Click Start, then go to Settings.
  • Select Accounts.
select accounts
  • Select Family & Other Users from the left pane of the Accounts window.
select family & other users
  • If your child does not have an account on your computer, click Add a Family Member.
add family member
  • Set up a child account with an email.
  • To turn on web browsing limits, click Content Restrictions.
  • Scroll down to Web browsing.
filtered websites on parental control
  • Switch on/off the block inappropriate website settings. If there are specific sites you want permanently blocked, add their URLs in the Always blocked section.

Part 3: How to Block Reddit on Mobile

How to do it on Android

There are a few options for blocking Reddit on your Android device.

Using a Mobile Security App

There are a few options for blocking Reddit on your Android device. To use the Mobile Security app to restrict a website, go to the App Store and search for Mobile Security. On the main screen, scroll down and tap Parental Controls.

  • Enter your Trend Micro account password here.
  • Select "Website Filter" from the drop-down menu.
  • Toggle on the Website filter by tapping the toggle switch next to it.
setting website filter on mobile security app for android
  • Allow Now and follow the on-screen steps to allow Mobile Security permission.
  • For the parental controls, select an age range - this is a purely arbitrary option; you can change the settings afterward.
  • Select "Blocked List" from the drop-down menu.
setting up permissions
  • Add a new item to your cart.
  • Tap Save to add the unwanted website to the Blocked List after giving it a descriptive name and URL.
adding to the block list

Using a firewall

To block a website using NoRoot Firewall,

  • Open NoRoot Firewall and pick the Global Filters option by swiping left on the grey bar at the top.
  • Select "New Pre-Filter" from the drop-down menu.
  • In front of the domain name, type the full URL of the site you want to block, including HTTP or HTTPS.
  • In the Port line, hit the down arrow, then tap the asterisk (*).
adding to the filter list
  • Select OK.
  • Swipe right on the grey bar at the top to get to the Home tab.
  • Start by pressing the Start button.
start using the app with filters

Click this video to discover the precise ways to limit social media access in kids.

Using a Parental Control App - Kaspersky Parental Control

To flexibly block access to inappropriate websites, you can follow the steps below to block certain websites on Android.

Step 1 Open the app after it has been installed on your Android phone to set it up

Choose the categories of websites you want to block. It will then allow you to place restrictions on your children's apps. In the list, you can add or remove apps enabled by default.

launching the application
Step 2 As the device administrator, create a password to activate the app

After that, complete the procedure by registering with your email address. If you forget your administrative PIN, you can use this email to contact customer care.

Ssetting up the application
Step 3 Confirm that the default browser for browsing the website is set

You can also use your browser's blocking feature. To accomplish this, browsers like Chrome require add-ons. Using anti-virus and editing your host files are other possible methods.

denied access to blocked site

How to do it on IOS

Using Apple's built-in features

  • Launch Settings from your home screen.
  • Tap Screen Time.
  • Tap into content and privacy restrictions.
settings > screen time> content restrictions
  • Enter a four-digit passcode and then confirm it.
  • Tap the switch next to Content & Privacy.
  • Tap on all the allowed apps.
  • Tap the button (es) next to the app or apps you would like to disable, Reddit.
disabling reddit

How to Block Apps with Famisafe Parental Control App

Wondershare Famishare is a family safety tool that allows parents to watch, control, and protect their children's online activities. It works with iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS X, and Chrome. When a screening schedule is set, it is strictly followed. Users can subscribe to Wondershare's premium services for a low monthly fee.

How to Set Up Wondershare Famisafe

Setting up Wondershare Famisafe takes four easy steps.

  • Search for Famisafe on either Google Play or App Store and download.
famisafe home page
  • The sign-up screen appears once you launch FamiSafe on your devices. You can create a FamiSafe account with your email address or keep utilizing third-party accounts. It's worth noting that FamiSafe accepts third-party logins via Google, Facebook, and Apple ID (for Apple devices only).
sign up page for famisafe
  • After registering an account or logging in using third-party accounts, click START to add your kid's devices and view your kid's phone usage details.
launched famisafe app after registration
  • Using a pairing code on the screen, you can link your kid's devices.
pairing code on device when linking famisafe

How to Block the Reddit App with Famisafe

To block applications after pairing the device.

  • Toggle to features
reddit app logo
  • Select app usage and blocker
blocking apps on famisafe
  • Scroll to the Reddit app, then toggle the on switch to off.

How to Block Reddit Websites with Famisafe

  • Toggle to features
  • Select browser history
blocking sites on famisafe
  • Scroll through the sites visited and select one to block.

Conclusion

However, Reddit is open if staying on the site or app is necessary. It would be good forethought to safeguard your app feed. For several reasons, Reddit's content is for several niches and users.

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