How to Block Reddit Entirely or Just a User on It
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Key Takeaways
To block Reddit on a phone or computer, the best way is to use Cisdem AppCrypt. This tool can also help you block access to specific subreddits and filter NSFW content on Reddit.
To block a user on Reddit, simply use the built-in features.
Reddit is a great platform to discuss hobbies, have fun, find answers and solutions, and meet people. However, it can be addictive, and some content on this platform may be inappropriate for children. To reduce addiction or help keep your children safe, you can block Reddit entirely on your devices. Or, if you enjoy Reddit overall but want to avoid certain users, you can simply block those users on Reddit.
Cisdem AppCrypt
Reddit Blocker with a Password
- Block websites on Chrome, Safari, Edge, and other browsers with a password
- Block specific sites or only pages, URL keywords, and categories (e.g., Social, Porn)
- Offer an option to restrict all websites except approved ones
- Lock apps with a password
- Block websites and apps 24/7 or only at scheduled times
- Easy to use
- Hard to bypass
- Help block reddit.com or unwanted content on it for your children or yourself
- Help with parental control, productivity, and privacy protection
Part 1. How to block Reddit on a computer or phone
How to block Reddit on Windows PC and Mac
If you are a Windows or Mac user, you can easily and effectively do the blocking with Cisdem AppCrypt, a website blocker and app locker in one. And here's why.
- Easy to set up
- Difficult to bypass, thanks to password protection and other measures
- Flexible, with with features like scheduling
- Versatile, suitable for parental control, productivity, and more
Steps to block Reddit on a computer
1. Download and install AppCrypt.
Free Download Windows 10 or later 
Free Download macOS 10.12 or later
2. The first time you open this tool, set a password.
3. On a PC, right-click the tool's icon in the taskbar and choose Open Main Window. On a Mac, find the icon in the menu bar and do the same.
Then, enter the password to access the tool's main window.
4. In the Web Block tab, enter reddit.com in the URL field and click Add.
(If you only want to block certain content, such as a subreddit or post, just add the URL to the block list, say, https://www.reddit.com/r/news/. You can also add keywords to filter posts or restrict searches.)
Now, Reddit is blocked on Chrome, Edge, Safari, and other browsers on this computer. When you or someone else tries to visit Reddit, it won't open, and instead, a message will appear saying that access is blocked.
Any action that can unblock Reddit, such as removing it from the block list or quitting AppCrypt, requires a password. Therefore, the blocking is difficult to bypass.
How to stop access to Reddit on iPhone and iPad
On computers, the only way to access Reddit is through the website. On mobile devices like the iPhone, there are two ways to access it: reddit.com and the Reddit app. Therefore, to restrict access, you need to block both, which can be easily done with AppCrypt for iPhone. However, I recommend that you first try the built-in solution on your iPhone, namely Screen Time.
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap Screen Time.
3. Tap Turn On Screen Time.
4. Tap Use Screen Time Passcode and set a passcode.
5. Tap App Limits > Add Limit.
6. On the Choose Apps screen, expand the Social category and select Reddit. Tap Next.
7. On the screen that appears, set the time limit to 1 min, Every Day. Make sure that the Block at End of Limit option is enabled. Then, tap Add.
From now on, the Reddit app will be automatically blocked if it has been used for one minute per day. (There's an One More Minute option, but the option can't used for the second time without the passcode.)
8. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions, then turn it on.
9. Tap Content Restrictions > Web Content > Limit Adult Websites.
10. Add reddit.com to the Never Allow list.
Now, the Reddit website becomes inaccessible on all installed browsers.
If you are not happy with the fact that the Reddit app can still be used for one minute every day, then get AppCrypt from the App Store for complete blocking.
How to restrict access to Reddit on Android
Android doesn’t offer such a built-in method for blocking. Luckily, third-party methods are available.
If you or your child tend to spend half of waking hours on Reddit on an Android device and you want to stop it, use Cisdem AppCrypt.
1. Install Cisdem AppCrypt from the Google Play Store.
2. When you launch it for the first time, please set a PIN or pattern.
3. Choose the App Lock tab. Find the Reddit app and then toggle the switch to the on position.
4. Choose the Web Block tab. Type reddit.com and then tap the Add button.
Now Reddit becomes inaccessible on Android. By default, the blocking is permanent. If you want to block Reddit only during certain hours, you can use the schedule feature.
How to block Reddit on router
If your Wi-Fi router has parental controls or web filtering features, you can use it to block unwanted websites such as Reddit. The features available and the setup vary depending on which router you use, but the differences won't be large. The following steps are general but helpful.
1. Access your router’s settings. There are two common ways.
Type the IP address of your router in your web browser’s address bar. Log in with your username and password.
If your router comes with an app, you can easily access the settings there.
2. In the settings, find Parental Controls, Access Control or a similar function. It should allow you to block specific websites.
3. Enter https://www.reddit.com/ and apply the blocking.
You can permanently block Reddit or just set a daily time limit on it.
Part 2. How to block a user on Reddit
Reddit users submit great content to the website. And those great posts and subreddits are why you are on Reddit. However, some users there can be so annoying that you want to block them. Can you block them? Yes. But the block option is a bit hidden. This part will show you how to find and use it.
How to block someone from the profile page
1. Go to the profile page of the Reddit user you want to block. Click the 3-dot button.
2. In the drop-down menu, select Block Account.
Now the block is applied.
What happens if you block a user on Reddit? You won’t be able to see his or her comments, posts and messages anymore. The notifications from the very user will also be blocked. Note that the blocked user is still able to see your posts and comments on Reddit.
How to block someone on Reddit without a message
Here’s another method to block an account in Reddit.
1. Go to https://www.reddit.com/settings.
2. Choose Safety & Privacy.
3. Navigate to the People You’ve Blocked section.
4. Enter the username (in the format “name” rather than “u/name”) of the user under Block New User and click Add next to it.
If the format of the username is wrong, you won’t be able to add it to the blocked list.
How to unblock Reddit users? Go to User Settings > Safety & Privacy > People You’ve Blocked and click the Remove option next to the user’s name.
Conclusion
If you can’t stop browsing Reddit at work or spend far more time on it than you should, just block Reddit permanently or set a time limit on it. If someone on Reddit tries to irritate you, or you want to block inappropriate content from this account, just block this Reddit user. This article covers both situations, and I hope it can be helpful.
Norah Hayes likes to share her tips on how to improve focus and stay motivated at work. She believes it is essential to eliminate all online distractions during work hours.
Ethan Long joined Cisdem in 2015 as a developer and now serves as the editorial advisor for Cisdem AppCrypt. He actively tests and uses Cisdem AppCrypt and other screen-time management tools to ensure AppCrypt meets its promises in real-world scenarios.