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How to Block Dating Sites on Your Computer or Phone: 3 Methods

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Written by Norah Hayes
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Approved by Ethan Long

Online dating sites are platforms that provide users with a way to find a partner or meet new friends. On dating site, users can freely edit their profile photos, and add their name, bio, location, birth date, job, hobbies, etc., so that other users can better understand themselves. In addition, users can communicate with other users through private messages, and then go on a date offline to get to know each other more.

But there are risks associated with using dating sites, like personal information leakage, online harassment, frauds and blackmail, etc. And some dating sites do not verify user's ages. Young children may meet inappropriate people on dating sites. Thankfully, you can block dating sites with website blocking tool to keep you or your family safe online. Read on to learn how to block dating sites on computer and mobile phone.

 

Before learning how to block dating sites, let’s take a look at top 10 dating sites of 2024 and check if you or your family have ever used them:

1. Eharmony: A dating site launched in 2000. Best suited for users aged 30+ who are looking for a serious relationship.

2. Match: Search local single man or woman to help you find real love.

3. Bumble: A career-building, friend-finding community.

4. Zoosk: A free dating site available in over 80 countries to help you find your perfect match.

5. Okcupid: An inclusive dating platform offering 2 paid membership levels.

6. Seeking: An easy to use and fun dating websites that attracts over 46 million members pursuing honest relationships.

7. Plenty of Fish: A Canadian online dating site that is available as an app or desktop website.

8. FriendFinder: An adult dating site to find sexy and open-minded people near you.

9. SilverSingles: Best for single users over 50 looking for a partner.

10. AshleyMadison: An extramarital dating websites with over 80 million members in more than 50 countries.

 

How to block dating sites on computer?

Dating sites can be dangerous. To block all popular dating sites/a specific dating site on your computer, Cisdem AppCrypt is the best choice, which is available on Windows and Mac devices. It is an easy-to-use website blocker and app locker tool that can be used to block dating sites or apps with password. Here’s how to do it:

1. Download Cisdem AppCrypt on the computer where you want to block access to dating sites.

Free Download Windows 10 or later Free Download macOS 10.12 or later

2. Launch it. Set a password in the pop-up window.

set a password

3. Right-click the lock icon on the task bar (or menu bar). Select Open Main Window.

select Open Main Window

4. Enter the password to access this dating sites blocker.

enter the password

5. Now you are in the main window. Navigate to the Web Block tab.

For Windows users, install extensions for different browsers as prompts first.

Mac users can directly add sites to block and the blocking will be automatically applied to all popular web browsers including Chrome, Safari, Opera, etc.

install Cisdem extensions

6. To block a specific dating website on computer, enter the URL of the dating site you want to block in the top box. Click Add.

If you want to block all popular dating sites on the Internet in bulk, click Import next to the Add button. Select Dating Sites.

block dating sites on computer

Now dating sites are blocked.

To unblock a site, enter this tool and remove this site from block list. Or, click the lock icon on the task bar/menu bar then select Disable Web Block. You can also quit this tool directly. Any of them requires the password.

Tip: Can I block dating apps on computer?

Many dating sites are also available as apps, like Tinder, Plenty of Fish. You might also want to block these dating apps on your computer. Fortunately, Cisdem AppCrypt can also be a great dating app blocker. Go to the App Lock tab. Click the plus icon. Choose the dating app you want to block. Click Open.

 

How do I block dating sites on my iPhone?

iOS users can also block dating sites with AppCrypt. Here’re how:

1. Install it from the App Store.

Download on theApp Store

2. Go to the Web Block tab.

web block

3. Type the URL of dating site to the URL field. Click Add.

4. Click Apply.

Now the dating site is blocked on your iPhone.

You can go to Preferences > Notifications. Turn on Notification and Notification unlock. Follow the prompt to set a password.

 

How to block dating sites on Android?

You can use third-party website blocker app like Cisdem AppCrypt to block dating sites on Android. In addition to dating websites, it allows you to block dating apps.

1. Install Cisdem AppCrypt.

GET IT ONGoogle Play

2. When you open it for the first time, you will be asked to set a PIN or pattern.

set a PIN

3. Go to the Web Block tab.

the Web Block tab

4. In the Enter URL or keyword field, type a dating site that you want to restrict. Tap Add. Repeat this step to add more dating sites to the block list.

Now these dating sites are blocked and inaccessible on your device.

 

Conclusion

Blocking dating sites can help you protect family from potential dangers online. The dangers of visiting dating sites, from online dating fraud to stalking, harassment, phishing for personal information, and more, can lead to serious negative effects.

This article is all about how to block dating sites on computers and mobile phones. I hope it is helpful for you! Also, if you know any other more effective way to block dating sites, let us know in the comment box below.

About the authors
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Written by Norah Hayes

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.

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Approved by Ethan Long

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.

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