This article explains how to block websites or filter website content in Firefox that may be offensive or inappropriate for children. * In addition to Firefox extensions, there are many third-party software packages that can filter content through your operating system or at the point where your network connects to the Internet. __TOC__ {for win} = Windows 7 and Vista Parental Controls = Firefox can use the parental control settings in Windows Vista and Windows 7: * '''(Windows 7)''': See [http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/features/parental-controls.aspx Windows 7 features - Parental Controls] at Microsoft.com * '''(Windows Vista)''': See [http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/features/parental-controls.aspx Explore the features: Parental Controls] at Microsoft.com {/for} = Parental control add-ons for Firefox = The following third-party extensions can be downloaded and installed into your Firefox browser to help to keep your children safe on the Internet. This [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/search?q=parental+control&cat=all Addons.Mozilla.org search for parental control] lists several other extensions that may be suitable for your needs. == KidZui == * '''Available:''' [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/253993/] * '''Cost:''' Free * '''Description:''' Family fun browsing for children under 12 Feed your child’s curiosity and expand on their interests in a fun, engaging, and safe online environment with KidZui, the Internet for kids. KidZui is a free web browser that is stuffed with millions of kid-friendly games, websites and videos. Real parents and teachers approve content for KidZui so your kids can surf safely and independently. == ProCon Latte == * '''Available:''' [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/1803] *'''Cost:''' Free + option to donate to author * '''Description:''' Filter out web pages containing explicit content based on text on websites; facility to maintain "good" and "bad" lists of websites ProCon filters web page content by using a list of inappropriate words and replacing them with asterisks (***). Note that the bad word filter does not block websites containing the words; you must add the website to a Blacklist. ProCon can also block all traffic, making sure that only desired websites (set in the Whitelist) can be accessed. You can manage "white" and "black" lists of sites and pages. ProCon also has password protection in order to keep others from changing the settings. Support and additional documentation for this add-on is provided by the developer at [http://procon.mozdev.org/] <!-- MZ credit --> <br/> <br/> '''''Based on information from [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Parental_controls Parental controls (mozillaZine KB)]'''''

This article explains how to block websites or filter website content in Firefox that may be offensive or inappropriate for children.

• In addition to Firefox extensions, there are many third-party software packages that can filter content through your operating system or at the point where your network connects to the Internet.

Parental control add-ons for Firefox

The following third-party extensions can be downloaded and installed into your Firefox browser to help to keep your children safe on the Internet. This Addons.Mozilla.org search for parental control lists several other extensions that may be suitable for your needs.

KidZui

• Available: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/fire.../253993/
• Cost: Free
• Description: Family fun browsing for children under 12

Feed your child’s curiosity and expand on their interests in a fun, engaging, and safe online environment with KidZui, the Internet for kids. KidZui is a free web browser that is stuffed with millions of kid-friendly games, websites and videos. Real parents and teachers approve content for KidZui so your kids can surf safely and independently.

ProCon Latte

• Available: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/ad.../1803
• Cost: Free + option to donate to author
• Description: Filter out web pages containing explicit content based on text on websites; facility to maintain "good" and "bad" lists of websites

ProCon filters web page content by using a list of inappropriate words and replacing them with asterisks (***). Note that the bad word filter does not block websites containing the words; you must add the website to a Blacklist. ProCon can also block all traffic, making sure that only desired websites (set in the Whitelist) can be accessed. You can manage "white" and "black" lists of sites and pages. ProCon also has password protection in order to keep others from changing the settings. Support and additional documentation for this add-on is provided by the developer at http://procon.mozdev.org/

Based on information from Parental controls (mozillaZine KB)