Google Family Link

Google Family Link

App Name
Google Family Link
Category
Tools
Download
100M+
Safety
100% Safe
Developer
Google LLC
Price
free

Intro

Google Family Link helps families navigate the digital world, offering tools to set healthy tech habits and manage device usage. It's a way to understand screen time and content choices.

How It's Used

1

Set Time Limits

You can establish daily screen time limits and downtime schedules for your child's devices.

2

Approve Downloads

Decide which apps your child can download from the app store.

3

Locate Devices

Find your child's device location on a map when they're on the go.

4

Manage Privacy

Review and adjust app permissions and website access settings.

Latest App Updates

We're always working to make Family Link more helpful, refining features for a smoother experience. Check for updates to see the latest improvements.

Refinements to location tracking features

Things to watch

You might notice slightly more reliable device location updates.

What you gain

Greater peace of mind when checking where your family is.

Improvements to app permission management

Things to watch

Accessing and adjusting app permissions may feel more streamlined.

What you gain

Easier control over what apps can do on your child's device.

Editor's Words

A solid tool for digital parenting.

What's New

Updated2026-02-26

Google Family Link version 2.73.0 represents a significant evolution, transitioning to a unified three-tab interface that brings critical screen time and safety tools to the forefront. These updates provide concrete value by extending advanced 'School Time' and contact management features from wearables to the broader Android ecosystem, ensuring a consistent safety net across all family devices.

1

New Simplified Design and Screen Time Tab

The app features a redesigned UI that consolidates usage summaries, daily limits, and Downtime into a single 'Screen Time' page. This allows parents to quickly assess their child's digital balance and adjust time restrictions from one central hub.

2

School Time for Android Devices

Parents can now schedule restricted phone functionality and silenced notifications during school hours directly on Android phones and tablets. This use case ensures children stay focused during classes while allowing for customizable breaks and emergency calling.

3

Parent-Managed Contacts

This feature enables parents to approve and manage the specific contacts their children can call or text on Android devices. It provides a safer communication environment by restricting interactions to verified individuals only.

4

Multi-Child Profile Switching

The updated interface includes an intuitive swipe gesture for rapidly switching between different children's accounts. This simplifies management for families with multiple kids, allowing parents to apply individual rules without deep menu navigation.

5

Enhanced Location and Status Monitoring

The 'Location' tab now integrates real-time GPS tracking with the child's device battery life and cellular signal strength. Parents can use this to ensure their child is safe and their device is sufficiently charged while they are on the go.

6

Streamlined Content and Privacy Controls

A dedicated 'Controls' tab centralizes app approvals, website blocking, and account privacy settings. It allows parents to manage Google Play downloads and filter content across Chrome, YouTube, and Search more efficiently.

Google Family Link

Google Family Link

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