📋 TL;DR

  • • Fastest method: Install BlockerPlus — blocks Pornhub + 1M other sites instantly
  • • Free method: Change your DNS to a family-safe provider (CleanBrowsing, Cloudflare Families)
  • • Manual method: Edit your hosts file or use browser/OS settings
  • • Best combo: BlockerPlus + DNS filtering = virtually impossible to bypass

🤔 Why Block Pornhub?

Pornhub is the #1 adult site in the world — and simply "deciding not to visit" doesn't work. You need technical barriers, not willpower.

  • •It's the gateway. Block it and you remove the single biggest trigger.
  • •Muscle memory. Your fingers type that URL on autopilot — make it return nothing.
  • •Kids know it by name. It's the first site children stumble on or hear about at school.
  • •It owns dozens of domains. Blocking Pornhub properly also blocks its network of sister sites.

But blocking one URL isn't enough — someone determined will find alternatives. That's why the best approach blocks Pornhub as part of a comprehensive adult content filter.

🛡️ Method 1: BlockerPlus (Recommended)

Effectiveness: ★★★★★ — Blocks Pornhub + all adult sites across every app

Difficulty: Easy (2 minutes)  |  Bypassable? No — uninstall protection prevents removal

BlockerPlus BlockerPlus app icon doesn't just block Pornhub — it blocks over 1 million adult websites, including mirror domains, sister sites, and VPN workarounds. It filters all traffic at the VPN level.

Setup in 5 steps:

  1. Download BlockerPlus from Google Play (free)
  2. Enable Adult Content Blocking
  3. Turn on Uninstall Protection — prevents removing the app during a weak moment
  4. Enable Browser Install Blocking — stops installing alternate browsers to bypass
  5. Set up an Accountability Partner who receives alerts

That's it. Pornhub is now blocked on Chrome, Firefox, Samsung Internet, in-app browsers — everything. Even incognito mode.

BlockerPlus blocking Pornhub and adult content on Android

💡 Pro Tip

BlockerPlus updates its database in real time — new Pornhub mirror sites and proxies are blocked automatically without you lifting a finger.

🌐 Method 2: DNS Filtering

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Effectiveness: ★★★☆☆ — Works network-wide but reversible

Difficulty: Easy (5 minutes)  |  Bypassable? Yes — anyone can change DNS settings back

DNS filtering intercepts domain lookups. When your device asks "where is pornhub.com?", a family-safe DNS server responds with "nowhere."

On Android: Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Private DNS and enter one of these:

  • ✓CleanBrowsing: family-filter-dns.cleanbrowsing.org
  • ✓Cloudflare Families: family.cloudflare-dns.com
  • ✓AdGuard Family: family.adguard-dns.com

On iPhone: Settings → Wi-Fi → tap (i) → DNS → Manual → add 185.228.168.168

On router (blocks whole network): Log into your router admin panel and replace DNS with CleanBrowsing: 185.228.168.168 / 185.228.169.168

⚠️ The DNS Catch

Anyone can change DNS settings back in 30 seconds. There's no password or lock. Use DNS as a secondary layer alongside BlockerPlus for real protection.

💻 Method 3: Hosts File & Device Settings

Effectiveness: ★★★☆☆ — Works per-device, manual setup

Difficulty: Medium  |  Bypassable? Yes — by editing the file back or switching browsers

Hosts file (Windows/Mac) — redirects Pornhub to nowhere at the OS level:

  • •Windows: Edit C:WindowsSystem32driversetchosts as admin
  • •Mac: Run sudo nano /etc/hosts in Terminal
  • •Add: 0.0.0.0 pornhub.com and 0.0.0.0 www.pornhub.com
  • •Flush DNS after saving (ipconfig /flushdns on Windows)

iPhone Screen Time: Settings → Screen Time → Content Restrictions → Web Content → "Limit Adult Websites" + add pornhub.com to "Never Allow".

Browser extensions (BlockSite, Cold Turkey) can block URLs but only work in one browser and are easily removed. Use as an extra layer, never as your only defense.

🏆 The Best Strategy: Layer Everything

🆚 Method Comparison

  • BlockerPlusBlocks all sites + apps ✓
  • DNS FilteringGood but reversible
  • Router DNSWi-Fi only, no mobile data
  • Hosts FileOne device, manual updates
  • Screen Time (iOS)Apple devices only
  • Browser ExtensionsOne browser, easily removed

No single method is perfect. Layered together, they're nearly impossible to bypass on impulse.

🛡️ Recommended Stack

  1. BlockerPlus on every phone/tablet — VPN-level filtering + uninstall protection + accountability
  2. Router DNS set to CleanBrowsing Family — covers all Wi-Fi devices
  3. Hosts file on computers — local backup block on laptops/desktops
  4. Screen Time on iOS devices — Apple-native content restrictions

Each layer compensates for another's weaknesses. Together, they hold up even when your willpower doesn't.

🛡️ Start with BlockerPlus — It Takes 60 Seconds

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Preetam Rangadal, Founder of BlockerPlus

Preetam Rangadal

Founder, BlockerPlus · Digital Wellness Expert

Preetam is the founder of BlockerPlus, used by 105,000+ people worldwide to overcome porn addiction. With a background in mobile development and a passion for digital wellness, he builds tools that help people take back control of their lives. Learn more →

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or psychological advice. If you're struggling with addiction, please consult a licensed healthcare professional. BlockerPlus is a digital tool, not a substitute for professional treatment.