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Google Family Link

Google Family Link

Parental control for your kids

283K ratings
1193 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 13, 2017
  • July 14, 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 283K 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

2.92.43741

July 14, 2026

New simplified design and screen time tab.

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The app has maintained its position at 58 recently.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

User reviews

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Excelente

100 %
Al cielo no van los hipócritasAl cielo no van los hipócritas

Very great!

I can watch my 21 year old phone all times! I stopped him from meeting strangers and not letting him use it past 6:00 PM! He learned new hobbies like crafts! He brung a tiny knife to his room then ketchup has been coming out! He really has been cooking some food in there because he hasn’t came out since yet!Would recommend for keeping my son safe!
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This is absolutely not safe app - 0% control. Kids can easily avoid age restrictions; it gives 23 hours bonus time; overwrite weekly schedule and downtime. Makes parents life miserable!
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Приложение прекрасное!!

Поставила своим детям, сыночку и доченьке. Но правда после этого сыночка из комнаты перестал выходить, но и сидит вообще тихо. Наверное нашел увлечение! Правда по началу он там очень сильно кричал, наверное радовался!!❤️❤️❤️
А дочь после этого купила много канцелярских ножей, точилок, веревку и мыло скорее всего она начала делать подделки, но она тоже не выходит из комнаты, да и там еще воняет чем то. Из комнаты сыночки тоже воняет.
В общем всем советую!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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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

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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.