# Sink It for Google — Better search engine answers

> Safari extension to filter and declutter search engine results by removing spam websites. (iPhone/iPad app by Tony Sundharam.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sink-it-for-google/id1601051304 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tony Sundharam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585189351)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free (on sale, was $3.99)
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sink-it-for-google/id1601051304/reviews.md

## What is Sink It for Google?

Sink It for Google is a super minimal Safari extension that declutters and cleans up your search results. Tired of seeing tons of nonsense spam websites on your Google searches? Sink It for Google silently, and safely, removes all of them. 

PRIVACY FIRST
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Sink It for Google has been built with a privacy first approach. 

- All the blocking happens on your device with literally ZERO data being recorded or sent back to be data mined. 
- Sink It for Google doesn't keep historic usage data like the count of how many sites it has blocked.
- It doesn't even come with basic app analytics or telemetry to keep track of how many times you've opened or use the app. 
- It does check whether you have dark mode on or not so it can show you the correct tutorial video. (I hate opening a bright video on dark mode as much as you.)


EASY AS 1-2-3
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Ban sites with just a tap of the hammer icon. Monitor what sites are being banned on any page and unban with another tap. Easy peasy!


DECLUTTER YOUR SEARCH RESULTS
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Currently, it de-clutters and removes spam websites from regular Google search. Search Ban will support image search on Google as well as other search sites like DuckDuckGo and Bing in the next few updates.

## Key features

- Removes spam websites from search results
- On-device blocking with no data collection
- Simple tap interface to ban and unban sites
- Supports Google, with future support for image search, DuckDuckGo, and Bing
- Privacy-focused design with no analytics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sink-it-for-google/id1601051304/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Set and forget - great app

*2026-01-26*

Title basically. This is a no brainer of an app to have installed if you use safari on iOS.

### 1/5 — Impossible de bloquer amazon

*2025-10-26*

Impossible de bloquer amazon qui spam tour le web

### 5/5 — Vraiment efficace

*2025-10-20*

Et bam on dit bye-bye au spam

### 5/5 — One question

*2025-09-06*

When doing a google search we can ban the standard results for
a site which works well but banned sites for articles still come up in the square sections by a site that’s been banned. Is there a way those sections can be banned as well?

### 1/5 — Fails to Ban sites

*2024-10-21*

Added URLs to the ban list are not blocked. That was my only reason for buying this app. I want a refund.

### 4/5 — Great app for basic blocking

*2023-10-20*

Would be 5/5 if I could block specific subdomains or subdirectories without blocking the whole site.

**Developer response:** I think it should handle subdomains just fine. Sub directories will be a little tricky though. I’ll add it to the backlog and get it added soon!

### 5/5 — Great extension

*2023-09-21*

Please add search to the list of banned sites

### 5/5 — Yes!

*2023-02-06*

This is amazing! Have you considered doing this for Google image search as well? I’d love to block results from Pinterest and Facebook. Ugh anyway great job. Keep on.

### 5/5 — Great app but kind of butts on the iPad

*2022-07-07*

App works great but on the iPad the app is stretched and not displaying correctly on safari page.

**Developer response:** Ha, sorry about the confusion. It’s technically not supposed to be on iPad yet but coming soon. Happy to hear it’s working great on your phone. Please send any feedback my way!

### 5/5 — Works very well

*2022-07-05*

This app is fantastic for what it does and is simple to use. I hope you keep updating it as Google continues to make design changes.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review. And yes, Google constantly changes their pages so it’s a little bit of an uphill task. Reviews like these keep me going though! Thanks again. :)

## Frequently asked questions about Sink It for Google

### How does Search Ban work?

Search Ban functions as a Safari extension that operates directly on your device. It identifies and removes spam websites from your search engine results without sending any of your data externally.

### Is Search Ban free to use?

Yes, Search Ban is available for free. The application does not require any payment to download or use its core features.

### Does Search Ban have ads?

No, Search Ban does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to be ad-free, ensuring an uninterrupted browsing experience.

### What devices does Search Ban support?

Search Ban is compatible with iPhones and iPods. It is designed to enhance the browsing experience on these Apple mobile devices.

### How often is Search Ban updated?

The latest version of Search Ban is 3.1.1, last updated on July 19, 2025. Future updates are planned to include support for more search engines and features.

### What is the age rating for Search Ban?

Search Ban has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This indicates it contains no mature content.

### Can I ban specific websites with Search Ban?

Yes, you can ban specific websites with Search Ban using a simple tap of the hammer icon. You can also monitor and unban sites easily through the app's interface.

### Does Search Ban collect my search history?

No, Search Ban is built with a strong privacy focus. It does not record or send any of your usage data, including search history or the count of blocked sites.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.0 — 2026-06-13

- Bug fixes to handle Google search results changes.

### 4.0.0 — 2026-05-07

- New personal block list in addition to built-in list.
- Bug fixes to handle Google search results changes.
- Moved branding to bring it in the Sink It umbrella.

### 3.1.1 — 2025-07-19

Minor bug fixes

### 3.1.0 — 2025-06-27

- Updates to the ban hammer rendering.
- Additions to the default ban list.

### 3.0.0 — 2025-06-20

- Big update to list of spam site definitions.

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All apps by Tony Sundharam: https://appshunter.io/developer/1585189351

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