Google Family Link

Google Family Link

Parental control for your kids

288K ratings
1365 reviews
#61 in free Utilities
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Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 23, 2018
  • August 24, 2026
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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's New in Google Family Link

2.98.45936

August 24, 2026

New simplified design and screen time tab.

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Top Free

📈 61+2

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This app rose +2 positions in Utilities chart.

Last updated on August 29, 2026.

User reviews

The best family app

I am happy with the features and it made a huge impact on our digital family journey!

Not nice

Just why

Doesn’t work after updating

I updated the app and now it won’t do anything but show the kite.

Stuck on loading screen and unusable

Can you make sure your app updates are working correctly on all devices before pushing them!
I tried reinstalling still stuck on loading screen in my iPhone 13 Pro

Will not load anymore

It was working up until a few days ago. Now it won’t load past the screen with the kite on it. I reinstalled it, removed my google account from device, did the offload app and reinstalled, even restarted my phone after each of these and still doesn’t work on iOS. I can only get it to work in-browser, but not the app :(
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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

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.