Tech riderRev. 22 Sept 2026
Microsoft Family Safety
- 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Windows
- 2Costspaid from $10.83/mo
- 3Content filteringYes
- 4Screen-time schedulesYes
- 5App blockingYes
- 6Activity reportsYes
- 7Location trackingYes
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: microsoft.com
Overview
Microsoft Family Safety is ranked #33 of 110 in parental control apps on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, Windows. Paid plans start at $10.83/mo.
Microsoft Family Safety plans and pricing
All plansCompared on parental control apps
- Free plan
- Yesmicrosoft.com
- Paid from
- $12.99/momicrosoft.com
- Content filtering
- Yesmicrosoft.com
- Screen-time schedules
- Yesmicrosoft.com
- App blocking
- Yesmicrosoft.com
- Activity reports
- Yesmicrosoft.com
- Location tracking
- Yesmicrosoft.com
Facts
- Purpose
- Microsoft Family Safety provides digital family safety features, including content filtering and screen time limits.microsoft.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Screen time
- Screen time limits can apply to apps and games on Windows, Xbox, and Android, and to devices on Windows and Xbox.microsoft.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Content filters
- Filters can block inappropriate apps and games and limit browsing to kid-friendly sites using Microsoft Edge on Windows, Xbox, and Android.microsoft.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Browser requirement
- Web and search filters work with Microsoft Edge, and other commonly used browsers are blocked while those filters are enabled.microsoft.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Age approvals
- When a child tries to download an app or game above the set age limit, they need a parent's approval; this setting applies to Windows and Xbox.microsoft.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Family roles
- Family organizers can add or remove members, manage limits and permissions, and view activity reporting details.support.microsoft.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile management
- The Family Safety app on Android and iOS can be used to manage screen time limits.microsoft.com · 8 Oct 2026
- App availability
- Microsoft directs users to download the mobile app through Google Play or the Apple App Store, and says mobile app availability varies by country or region.microsoft.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Location feature limit
- Microsoft says location and driving safety features in Family Safety are going away.microsoft.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- For technical support, Microsoft directs users to Contact Microsoft Support, enter the problem, select Get Help, and then Contact Support if needed.support.microsoft.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Microsoft says people may access, modify, or delete their data, and that it will not use data without agreement.microsoft.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- Microsoft says it uses encryption to help protect data at rest and in transit, including encryption capabilities up to AES-256 and protocols such as TLS and IPsec.microsoft.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Microsoft describes Family Safety as a way for families to encourage healthy online habits and manage schedules across Windows, Xbox, and mobile devices.support.microsoft.com · 8 Oct 2026
Best Microsoft Family Safety alternatives
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Parental Control Apps in 2026#33 of 110
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Sources
- microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/family-safety· checked 8 Oct 2026
- microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/family-safety-downl· checked 8 Oct 2026
- support.microsoft.com/en-us/family-safety/set-up-microsoft-fa· checked 8 Oct 2026
- microsoft.com/en-us/trust-center/privacy· checked 8 Oct 2026
- microsoft.com/EN/microsoft-365/buy/compare-all-micros· checked 22 Sept 2026