- NordVPN added adult site blocking to its Threat Protection suite
- The DNS filtering blocks domains before they are loaded on your device
- Adult site blocking is now only available on the Android and iOS NordVPN apps
NordVPN has just taken another step towards comprehensive security by adding an adult site blocker to its toolkit.
The blocker arrives as part of NordVPN’s Threat Protection suite, which already blocks a lot of malicious content. Now you will be able to filter out thousands of adult domains.
The new adult site blocking feature uses DNS-based filtering to make this possible, blocking the sites from even loading in the first place.
We already rank NordVPN as the best VPN service available, and today’s changes should make it easier to keep all browsing family-friendly.
At the time of writing, NordVPN’s new adult site blocker is only available on iOS and Android VPN apps at no extra cost.
A blocker of adult sites at the DNS level
NordVPN’s Threat Protection package already defends you against all kinds of threats. It blocks malicious websites, annoying ads and various trackers from ever entering your device.
Now the toolbox has expanded to include DNS-based filtering for adult sites.
DNS-based filtering is a security technique that blocks unwanted websites before they are even loaded.
The way it works is that when you enter a web address, your device asks a Domain Name System (DNS) server to translate that address into a numeric IP address. With DNS filtering, NordVPN’s servers check the domain against a predefined list of flagged or restricted websites. If it appears in this list, the DNS request is immediately rejected, so the page is never loaded.
This approach protects users at the network level, meaning malicious content is automatically blocked. In the case of NordVPN, adult site blocking will be available for Android and iOS users.
NordVPN will use DNS filtering to completely prevent access to thousands of adult domains. You can enable it in the NordVPN mobile app.
Domininkas Virbickas, product director at NordVPN, said: “Our new feature allows users to take control of their browsing experience, whether they are protecting children on shared devices or simply want to avoid accidental access to inappropriate content themselves.”
NordVPN has had a busy few months
Today’s announcement marks just one more security update for NordVPN in the last few months.
Alongside blocking adult websites, the company revealed that it is launching a new NordVPN app for the latest iteration of Amazon’s Fire TV Stick. These devices run on the Linux-based Vega OS, so they need a new native VPN app, and NordVPN is among the first VPN providers to have one ready.
NordVPN has also recently expanded its Threat Protection Pro suite. It is an advanced feature that the company launched in October 2024 to develop the DNS filtering aspect of Threat Protection.
An exclusive feature of NordVPN’s desktop apps and top-tier plans, Threat Protection Pro works at the URL and JavaScript levels to prevent tracking, fraud, and malware.
Over the summer, NordVPN introduced Spam Call protection for Android users based in the US. The feature alerts you to incoming spam calls before you ever answer them, adding an extra layer of protection.
Recently, Threat Protection Pro has also been expanded with a new hijacked session warning feature, which blocks hackers from stealing your credentials, and a crypto wallet checker tool.
All these changes in just a few months are impressive and a good move on NordVPN’s part. Unfortunately, new cyber security threats continue to emerge daily, so the more defenses we have, the better chance we have of staying safe online.
