Block Dating & Chat Apps
Block dating, anonymous chat, & hookup apps from your child’s device. Monitor messages & social media, block app downloads and set screen time schedules.
Parents: Get Alerts for Concerning Content
Are dating apps safe or dangerous for teens? Check out our dating app reviews for parents. Bark provides families with all the tools they need to raise kids in the digital age. Our comprehensive service lets you monitor content, manage screen time, and filter websites so you can get peace of mind while your child is online.
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What Parents Are Saying
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No more spot-checking
We no longer feel the need to confiscate their phones and read through everything daily. We can trust that Bark has a set of eyes on their electronic actions and will notify us of anything concerning.
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A huge weight lifted
It was like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders when stumbling across the Bark app.
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Greater peace of mind
With Bark alerts, I now have peace of mind that my kids devices are safe and I don’t have to look at everything.
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Insight and conversation starters
Best of all, the conversations we have regarding Bark alerts give me insight into my child’s world and his relationships.
Dave C.
Dad of 4
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How it works
Monitor
Connect to 30+ platforms to monitor text messages, emails, and social activity for signs of harmful interactions and content. Click here for an overview of what Bark monitors.
Detect
Get automatic alerts via email and text when Bark’s algorithms detect potential risks, so you don’t have to comb through every post and text.
Alert
Our expert recommendations make it easy for parents to talk to kids about digital dangers and other sensitive online issues.
Manage
Decide not only when your kids can access the internet on their devices, but also what sites they can visit.
Pricing & Details
- Monitor texts, email, YouTube, and 30+ apps and platforms
- Monitor web searches and saved photos & videos
- Receive parental monitoring alerts for issues like cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, and more
- Get insights into your child’s digital activities
- Learn how to address issues with child-psychologist advice and tips
- Manage screen time
- Block website and apps
- Keep up with kids with location alerts and check-ins
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