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Google Family Link

Google Family Link

Parental control for your kids

286K ratings
1280 reviews
#51 in free Utilities
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Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 13, 2017
  • August 3, 2026

Developer

Google
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About

This app helps parents manage their children's digital lives by setting screen time limits, managing app usage, and filtering online content. It allows parents to track device location, secure accounts, and receive important notifications.

✓Set screen time limits
✓Manage app usage
✓Filter online content
✓Track device location
✓Secure child accounts
✓Approve/block apps
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Google Family Link. Based on 286K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Excellent parental controls
  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🔒Secure and safe for children
  • 💡Helpful for managing screen time
  • 👍Useful location tracking

Negative things

  • 🐛Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛Buggy and unreliable
  • 🔒Overly restrictive for older children
  • 🐛Difficult to set up and configure
  • 🐛Inaccurate location tracking
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What's New in Google Family Link

2.95.44751

August 3, 2026

New simplified design and screen time tab.

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Top Free

📈 51+1

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This app rose +1 position in Utilities chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Not working at all

Tried to run the app on an iPhone 16 pro (on iOS 26), just a frozen loading page, that’s it! It doesn’t work at all!
123Hari123Hari

Doesn't even open

Doesn't open on iPhone 17
LeviZellLeviZell

No me gusta la app

Esto es ingusto para los niños nos engaña la mente deportó esta app es mala no la descarguen aparte mete virus 😭
Me gusta todo de robloxMe gusta todo de roblox

ЧИТАТЬ РОДИТЕЛЯМ

вы серьезно? дети делают суициды впадают в дипрессию из-за этого приложения, вы теряете так своих детей успокойтесь пожайлуста вам хорошо а детям плохо подумайте и представьте вам дают 30 минут в день ЭТО НОРМА ВАМ БЫ БЫЛО ХОРОШО С ТАКИМ ВРЕМЕНЕМ?
не потеряй своего ребенкане потеряй своего ребенка

Broken

This app has been broken for a few weeks now. I can’t even open it on my iPhone. It just sits on the logo screen. I found a workaround, where I can go to the website and use that but please fix the app!
MC8896MC8896
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Keyboard disappears when trying to edit time limits

Bug

Devices randomly disconnecting from the app

Bug

Inability to remove child accounts after they turn 13

Bug

Incompatibility with certain devices and operating systems

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

More flexible scheduling options

Feature

Ability to whitelist/blacklist apps

Feature

Improved communication between parent and child devices

Feature

Support for multiple child accounts

Feature

FAQ

What does Google Family Link do?

Google Family Link is a parental controls app designed to help families establish healthy digital habits and stay safer online. It allows parents to set screen time limits, manage app usage, filter online content, and track their child's device location.

What are the key features of Google Family Link?

Key features include setting daily screen time limits and downtime schedules, managing individual app time limits, blocking apps, setting parental controls on Google services like Chrome and Play, and locating children's devices on a map. It also allows parents to secure their child's account and manage privacy settings.

Is Google Family Link free to use?

Yes, Google Family Link is a free app. There are no subscription fees or in-app purchases required to use its core parental control features.

What devices are compatible with Google Family Link?

The functionality of Google Family Link's tools can vary depending on your child's device. A list of compatible devices can be found on the official Google Family Link website.

How can I use Google Family Link to manage my child's app usage?

You can manage your child's apps by setting individual time limits for specific applications, blocking apps entirely, or requiring your approval for new app installations. Parents can also review installed apps and their permissions on the supervised device.