NordVPN Adds Adult‑Site Blocking to Threat Protection Pro

NordVPN has expanded its security suite with a new adult‑site blocking feature integrated into its Threat Protection Pro tool for Android and iOS. The update blocks thousands of adult domains before they load, adding a family‑friendly layer of protection that works across mobile browsers and apps. By enabling DNS‑based filtering within the NordVPN mobile apps, users can prevent access to sites flagged as adult content at the network level, so those pages never open.

According to product director Domininkas Virbickas, “Mobile devices are central to our daily lives and protecting users from unwanted content is more important than ever.” He added that the feature “empowers users to take control of their browsing experience, whether they’re protecting children on shared devices or want to avoid accidentally accessing inappropriate content themselves.” The blocker intercepts DNS requests for known adult sites, ensuring the content is blocked before the page loads and without requiring any personal data to be shared.

The release comes amid growing age‑verification laws that mandate adult‑content sites to implement age checks. Critics have raised concerns about the data safety of such checks, and VPN users often bypass them. By filtering at the DNS level, NordVPN offers a privacy‑friendly alternative that does not rely on age checkers or per‑browser extensions, protecting both minors and adults from accidental exposure to explicit material.

To activate the feature, users simply toggle the “Adult site blocking” option in the Threat Protection Pro settings of the NordVPN app. Once enabled, the filter automatically screens all web traffic for explicit domains while preserving the privacy and encryption benefits of the VPN connection. NordVPN’s approach aims to provide a comprehensive, cross‑platform solution without additional installations or configuration.

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