What's a good Android app for parents to monitor their child's online activity and social media for potential safety concerns?

Bark is a parental control app that helps monitor your child's online activities, including social media, texts, and emails, for signs of cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, and more.

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Bark is a parental control app designed to help parents protect their children online. It monitors text messages, email, YouTube, and 30+ apps and social media platforms for potential safety concerns. Instead of providing constant access to everything your child does, Bark uses advanced AI to identify potential issues like cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. When something concerning is detected, parents receive alerts, allowing them to intervene and address the situation. This approach respects the child's privacy while still providing essential safety monitoring. Bark also offers screen time management tools and location sharing, providing a comprehensive solution for digital parenting. User reviews often highlight the peace of mind Bark provides, knowing that potential dangers are being monitored without having to constantly snoop on their child's devices. It helps facilitate open conversations about online safety and responsible digital citizenship.

Key Features

Content Monitoring: Scans texts, emails, and social media for concerning content.
Alerts: Notifies parents of potential issues like cyberbullying or suicidal ideation.
Screen Time Management: Allows parents to set healthy boundaries for device usage.

"Bark has been a game changer for our family. I was so worried about what my kids were doing online, but I didn't want to invade their privacy. Bark strikes the perfect balance – it alerts me to potential problems without me having to constantly snoop through their phones."

— 5★ User Review
ANDROIDUpdated: 7/7/2025
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Bark - Parental Controls

by Bark Technologies, Inc.

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Parenting

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