5 Ways to Block YouTube on iPhone and iPad

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Method 1: Enable Age Rating Restrictions

YouTube is rated for 17 years and older on the App Store. In the content restrictions menu, you can allow only apps that are rated 12+. This restricts the usage of YouTube on your iOS device.

Step 1: OpenSettings > Screen Time.SelectContent & Privacy Restrictions.

Step 2:SelectStore, Web, Siri & Game Center Content.

Step 3:SelectApps, and select12+on the next screen.

Method 2: Add App Limit to YouTube

If you add atime limit to an app on your iOSdevice, it cannot be opened after a certain period of usage.

Step 1:OpenSettings > Screen Time > App Limits.

Step 2:SelectAdd Limit, selectYouTubefrom the list of apps, and add a time limit.

Method 3: Prevent Installing Apps

If you’ve uninstalled YouTube on your iOS device, how do you stop your child from installing it again? Here’s how you can prevent the installation of new apps on your iOS device.

Step 1:OpenSettings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases.

Step 2:SelectInstalling Apps, and selectDon’t Allow.

Method 4: Block YouTube in Safari

Here’s how you can prevent someone from opening YouTube on Safari.

Step 1: OpenSettings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions>Store, Web, Siri & Game Center Content.

Step 2:SelectWeb Content, and checkLimit Adult Websites. Under theNEVER ALLOW:section, tap onAdd Websiteand add the URL for YouTube.

If you’re worried about someone changing the above settings – you can protect them by adding thescreen time passcode.

Method 5: Lock YouTube With TouchID (iOS 18)

iOS 18brings in the much-awaited app lock feature. This lets you open an app only after you use TouchID.

Tap and holdan app, and selectRequire Touch ID.You can opt for justRequire Touch ID, orHide and Require TouchID. If you opt for the latter, you can find the app in theHidden Sectionof theApp Library.

Also Read:How to remove or reset a forgotten Screen Time Passcode on iPhone and Mac.

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Last updated on 28 August, 2024

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