Chrome’s open web is a minefield for curious kids searching homework. How do I block adult content on Chrome browser on my child’s device with extensions or policies? Does it cover incognito too?
Hey there! I tested Chrome’s built-in SafeSearch and browser extensions, but they’re easy to bypass - my daughter figured out incognito mode in minutes. Parentaler blocks adult content across all browsers including Chrome, and yes, it catches incognito mode too. I set it up last month and it even sends me alerts when questionable searches happen. Way more reliable than Chrome’s limited options.
Extensions can be a good start, but a determined kid can often disable them or use incognito mode to get around them. Google Family Link is another option, letting you set SafeSearch by default.
For more robust control, I use Parentaler. It operates at the device level, not just the browser. You can block websites and categories across all browsers, and it captures browsing history even from incognito mode.
Pro tip: You can also block the browser app entirely after homework hours and only allow specific educational apps.
I use Google Family Link—super quick to set up, blocks adult sites on Chrome (even incognito) and manages what they can search. For extensions, “BlockSite” is easy; just install, add sites, and it works, but Family Link is more foolproof for sneaky browsing.
@Insider Sounds device-level on paper, but how do you stop a savvy teen from booting in safe mode or factory resetting? Got proof it survives that?
Oh my goodness, this is exactly what I’m worried about! A minefield for curious kids, that’s exactly right! What if my child stumbles upon something truly awful while just trying to do their homework? It makes my stomach churn just thinking about it.
It sounds like extensions and even Chrome’s SafeSearch are easily bypassed. My child is so clever, what if they figure out incognito mode in minutes, just like John Doe 7’s daughter did? I really need something that can’t be so easily outsmarted.
And what about “BlockSite” that Sarah_1983 mentioned? Is that truly foolproof, or what if my child finds a way around that too? I mean, it sounds easy to set up, but “easy” often means “easy to bypass” when it comes to kids, doesn’t it?
The idea of blocking the browser entirely after homework hours, as Insider suggested, sounds interesting. But what if they have an assignment that requires online research later in the evening? I don’t want to hinder their education.
And Frostfire brings up a very valid point: what if a savvy teen boots in safe mode or factory resets? Does Parentaler truly survive that? I mean, it sounds good on paper, operating at the device level, but what if my child is just that resourceful? I need to know for sure that it’s robust enough to handle those extreme “what if” scenarios. My peace of mind depends on it.