User level: Level 1 (4 points)how do I remove/delete a blocked or approved website on my iphone 17 on IOS 27. I can only unblock or block it. You used to be able to just swipe left and delete it.
Posted on Oct 10, 2026 9:34 AM
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)Oct 10, 2026 11:13 AM in response to TalosApple
TalosApple wrote:
Not a minor, also I don’t have a screen time passcode set up. Phone is personal phone.
This is likely your issue. If you don't have a Screen Time Passcode set up, you typically can't, as you're seeing make changes in Screen Time. Set up a Screen Time Passcode, one that you can remember (or even better, write it down somewhere for easy recall), then try to delete the blocked website.
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 10, 2026 3:15 PM in response to TalosApple
Just talked to support and you can only block and unblock now. There is no swipe left for deletion of approved and blocked sites.
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 10, 2026 10:58 AM in response to lobsterghost1
Hello, thanks for the reply. This is not in safari. This is in the Settings for screen time. Where you have a list of approved and blocked websites. You used to be able to hold and swipe left here to delete either.
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)Oct 10, 2026 1:20 PM in response to TalosApple
TalosApple wrote:
I set up the passcode for screen time but it still doesn’t let me delete approved or blocked sites.
Sorry, but I'm out of suggestions at this point. I recommend reaching out to Apple directly for help. If you're in the US, you can call Apple at: 800-MY-APPLE. You can tap the Support button at the bottom of this page or even visit your closest Apple Store for in-person help.
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)Oct 10, 2026 3:40 PM in response to TalosApple
TalosApple wrote:
Just talked to support and you can only block and unblock now. There is no swipe left for deletion of approved and blocked sites.
Good to know and thanks for coming back as it will help others who have this question.
Stay well!
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)Oct 10, 2026 9:41 AM in response to TalosApple
Is this in Safari? If yes, see the bottom row right hand and box over box and tap it. Then you can tap the x over any website you want to close or delete.
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)Oct 10, 2026 11:02 AM in response to TalosApple
OK. You don't hold and swipe, you just swipe from right to left and then delete.
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 10, 2026 11:04 AM in response to lobsterghost1
I’m swiping from right to left and it is not letting me do anything.
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)Oct 10, 2026 11:07 AM in response to TalosApple
OK. Are you by chance a minor whose account is managed by your parents? If no, have you entered the correct Screen Time Passcode? Is your phone managed by a school or employer?
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 10, 2026 11:09 AM in response to lobsterghost1
Not a minor, also I don’t have a screen time passcode set up. Phone is personal phone.
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 10, 2026 11:22 AM in response to lobsterghost1
I set up the passcode for screen time but it still doesn’t let me delete approved or blocked sites.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256373755