Google Family Link

Google · checked 13 Nov 2026

#5 · Best Parenting & Family Apps

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How it plugs in

—Public API

NoOpen source

YesFree tier

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Family Link provides tools to help families build digital habits, monitor device use, share location, and manage privacy settings.

Pricing

Google Family LinkFree · Parental controls for supervised Google accounts · Tools vary by child’s deviceFree

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Facts

Website: families.google
Price: Free tier
Free trial: No
Account eligibility: Family Link controls are available only for supervised Google accounts; Google Workspace for Education accounts cannot be managed with it.
Account management: Parents can change or reset a child's password, edit personal information, or delete the child's account.
App management: Parents can set individual app limits, allow unlimited time for selected apps, and block apps.
Child device requirements: A child's supervised device must be an Android device, Chromebook, or compatible Fitbit; iPhones, iPads, and non-Chromebook computers cannot be supervised.
Content controls: Family Link supports controls for Google services including Chrome, Play, YouTube, and Search, with site blocking and app approval options.
Data safety: Google Play's developer-provided safety section states that data is encrypted in transit and users can request deletion; it also lists an independent security review.
Location and alerts: Parents can view a child's location on a map, receive arrival or departure notifications, ring the device, and view its remaining battery life.
Location requirement: Location viewing requires the child's device to be powered on, recently active, and connected to the internet.
Other approval exceptions: App updates, previously approved apps, and apps shared in Family Library do not require approval to install.
Parent device requirements: The parent app is available on Android 6.0 or later, iOS 16 or later, or a Chromebook supporting Android apps; some settings can be managed online.
Purchase approval limit: Purchase approvals apply only to Google Play billing and do not cover purchases made through alternate billing systems.
Screen-time controls: Parents can set time limits and schedules, including downtime and school time.

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