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Google Family Link

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Spec score 8.7 #10 of 107 in Parental control apps

What it is

Google Family Link helps parents guide a child’s online experience and build digital habits. Parents can set daily screen-time limits and School Time or Downtime schedules, set individual app limits, allow unlimited time for selected apps, or block apps. Controls cover Chrome, Google Play, YouTube, and Search, including site blocking and app approval. Activity reports and location tools add visibility: a child’s location appears when the device is powered on, recently active, and connected to the internet. Family Link can alert parents when a child arrives at or leaves a location, ring devices, and show remaining battery life. Parents can install the app on Android or iOS, and some settings are available on the web. Child supervision supports Android 6.0 or later, Chromebook with Chrome OS 71 or later, and compatible Fitbit devices. It cannot supervise iPhones, iPads, or computers other than Chromebooks, and it cannot manage Google Workspace for Education accounts. Purchase approvals apply only to purchases through Google Play billing. The service is free; some features require a compatible device.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Family Link helps parents guide their child’s online experience and build digital habits.Read 11 Oct 2026 · families.google.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · families.google.com
Integrations
Family Link controls settings for Google services including Chrome, Google Play, YouTube, YouTube Kids, and Search.Read 11 Oct 2026 · families.google.com
Privacy
Google says personalized advertising is prohibited for minors, though children may see contextual ads and ads from non-Google providers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · families.google.com
Support
Google directs parents to its Help Center and offers feedback through the Family Link app, email, or phone.Read 11 Oct 2026 · families.google.com
Headquarters
Mountain View, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · families.google.com
Account management
Parents can help change or reset a child’s password, edit personal information, and delete the child’s account.Read 11 Oct 2026 · families.google.com
Activity reports
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · families.google.com
Alerts
Family Link can notify parents when a child arrives at or leaves a location, ring devices, and show remaining battery life.Read 11 Oct 2026 · families.google.com
App blocking
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · families.google.com
App management
Parents can set individual app time limits, allow unlimited time for selected apps, and block apps.Read 11 Oct 2026 · families.google.com
Child device support
Child supervision supports Android 6.0 or later, Chromebook with Chrome OS 71 or later, and compatible Fitbit devices.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.google.com
Content controls
Parents can manage controls for Google Chrome, Play, YouTube, and Search, including site blocking and app approval.Read 11 Oct 2026 · families.google.com
Content filtering
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · families.google.com
Device platforms
androidRead 20 Sep 2026 · families.google.com
Location
Parents can see a child’s location on a map when the child is carrying a powered-on, recently active device connected to the internet.Read 11 Oct 2026 · families.google.com
Location tracking
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · families.google.com
Not supported
iPhones, iPads, and computers other than Chromebooks cannot be supervised, and Google Workspace for Education accounts cannot be managed with Family Link.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.google.com
Parent platforms
Parents can install the app on Android or iOS, and some settings can be managed on the web.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.google.com
Purchase approval limit
Purchase approval settings apply only to purchases made through Google Play’s billing system.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.google.com
Screen time
Parents can set daily screen time limits and School Time or Downtime schedules.Read 11 Oct 2026 · families.google.com
Screen-time schedules
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · families.google.com

Plans and prices

Google Family Link Free Family Link app and parental supervision tools; some features require a compatible device Read 11 Oct 2026 · families.google.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Set daily screen-time limits and schedules.
  • Manage app limits and block apps.
  • Control Chrome, Play, YouTube, and Search.
  • Location alerts and device ringing are available.
  • Free parental supervision tools.

Limits

  • Cannot supervise iPhones or iPads.
  • Computers other than Chromebooks are unsupported.
  • Google Workspace for Education accounts cannot be managed.
  • Location requires a powered-on, recently active, internet-connected device.

Who it suits

Family Link suits parents managing a child’s device use and Google service settings. It is for families whose child uses a supported Android device, Chromebook, or compatible Fitbit device.

Verdict

Family Link offers free controls for screen time, apps, content, and location across supported child devices. Check device compatibility and the limits on purchase approvals before relying on a particular control.

Where Specifiction places it

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