# BlockerX: Content Blocker

> Content blocker: block adult sites, apps & NSFW content. Quit addiction & focus

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.funswitch.blocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.funswitch.blocker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.funswitch.blocker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Atmana Tech
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 7,066,603
- **Rating:** 4.37 / 5 (310,056 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.87
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2019-06-10
- **Publisher country:** AE
- **Size:** 124 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.funswitch.blocker)
- **Website:** [https://www.blockerx.net](https://www.blockerx.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://accounts.blockerx.net/atmana/privacy-policy/BlockerX](https://accounts.blockerx.net/atmana/privacy-policy/BlockerX)

## Description

**BlockerX** is a content-blocking and digital wellness app designed to help users avoid adult content, NSFW websites, gambling, gaming, dating platforms and distracting social media apps. It can block specific apps, websites and unwanted words, while safe search features help filter explicit results on search engines and YouTube.

Key features include accountability partner support, uninstall notifications, a 100k+ member community, educational articles and video courses, social media limits, game blocking and optional VPN-based blocking across browsers. BlockerX also uses Android accessibility and overlay permissions to improve blocking accuracy. Some features, including gambling-site blocking, require a subscription.

## Rankings

- #18,622 — Overall
- #99 — Productivity (Gross)
- #11 — website blocker

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `io.funswitch.blocker.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise BlockerX for aiding self-control, mental health, and productivity. The main concerns are a heavy paywall that lockers most features behind premium and security weaknesses that allow uninstalling or disabling the app, which undermines its protective purpose during critical moments. Improvements suggested include a more usable free tier, stronger persistence against uninstall/disable, and preventing data loss after interruptions.

### Pros

- Helps reduce porn use and improves personal health.
- Improves focus and productivity.
- Positive, supportive experience; app is appreciated and accessible to users.

### Cons

- Free features are limited or unavailable due to a heavy premium paywall.
- Protection can be bypassed by uninstalling, disabling Device Admin, or force-stopping the app, reducing effectiveness during urges.
- Settings can be reset after force stop or app restarts, leading to unreliable configurations.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.funswitch.blocker)