Qustodio: Chromebook Protection Extension for Kids
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Qustodio Chrome Extension works alongside the Qustodio Kid’s App for Android to protect Chromebook devices. These are the companions of the Qustodio Parental Control App, our app specially for parent devices. Please only download this app onto a device being used by a child or teen.
We recommend you start by downloading the Qustodio Parental Control App onto your device (usually your mobile phone or laptop). Then, download this Chrome Extension and the Kids App Qustodio onto your child’s device or devices. Together, the two apps allow you to seamlessly manage your child’s daily screen time allowance on linked mobile, tablet or desktop devices across platforms including Chromebook, Android, iOS, macOS and other major operating systems.
For the step-by-step installation guide, check https://help.qustodio.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016915997
Our FAQs: • Does Qustodio family screen time blocker app work on other platforms besides Chromebook? Qustodio can protect Android, Windows, Mac, iOS, Kindle and Android. • Can I install Qustodio on school-issued Chromebooks? If your Chromebook is managed by your child's school, please make sure they allow third party extensions in their Google Suite account so you can install the Qustodio Extension on the device. • What languages do you support? Qustodio is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese and Chinese.
For support, contact us here: https://www.qustodio.com/help
User reviews
- Works well for web filtering on Chromebooks
- Helps improve productivity when used with other tools
- Easy to use
- Easily disabled or removed by users, which undermines its effectiveness
- Can cause issues with opening preinstalled apps on Chromebooks
- Parents feel it invades their children's privacy
- Easy to remove or disable
- Ineffective for blocking websites
- Concerns about privacy and parental control
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Risk impact
Qustodio requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Qustodio is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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