This article will show you the step-by-step process on how to block an app or site on your child's device.
Before we get started, make sure that you've set up mobile or in-home screen time & filtering on your kid's devices.
Child profiles
These are the kids you've added to Bark.
Block apps and sites for kids
- From your parent app / dashboard, tap on the profile you'd like to manage.
- Tap
the pencil under the appropriate routine.
- Tap Apps & websites at the top.
- Look at the categories and click the v dropdown to expand them if applicable.
- If you find the app under one of the categories, block it. If you don't find the app under one of the categories, it's likely covered by a category rule like blocking Social Media or Games. You can add a URL exception for this specific app as well.
- Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect.
When an app or site is blocked, it may look like...
- It's not refreshing
- It's loading slowly
- It's not sending or receiving messages
- There's a network error
Add URL Exceptions for kids
If you don't see a toggle for a particular app or site, it's likely covered by a category rule like blocking Social Media or Games. You can add a URL exception for a specific app as well.
- From your parent app / dashboard, tap on the profile you'd like to manage.
- Tap
the pencil under the appropriate routine.
- Tap Custom content at the top.
- Tap Block access to add blocked URLs of sites / apps that would normally be allowed by your other rules.
- Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect.
- If you need to remove a URL exception, just click X next to it.
Home profiles
Home profiles are found under the Bark Home on your parent app / dashboard with a 👋 or 🏠:
Block apps and sites for home profiles
- From your parent app / dashboard, tap on the profile you'd like to manage.
- Tap
the pencil under the appropriate routine.
- Tap Apps & websites.
- Look at the categories and click the v dropdown to expand them if applicable.
- If you find the app under one of the categories, block it. If you don't find the app under one of the categories, it's likely covered by a category rule like blocking Social Media or Games. You can add a URL exception for this specific app as well.
- Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect.
Add URL exceptions for home profiles
If you don't see a toggle for a particular app or site, it's likely covered by a category rule like blocking Social Media or Games. You can add a URL exception for a specific app as well.
- From your parent app / dashboard, tap on the profile you'd like to manage.
- Tap
the pencil under the appropriate routine.
- Tap Custom content at the top.
- Tap Block access to add blocked URLs of sites / apps that would normally be allowed by your other rules.
- Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect.
- If you need to remove a URL exception, just click X next to it.
Need more help?
Check out our screen time troubleshooting guide. If still no luck, don't hesitate to reach out to us!