Bark - Parental Controls

Name: Bark - Parental Controls
Rating: 4.0460525 (10914 reviews)
Author: Bark Technologies, Inc.

By: Bark Technologies, Inc.

Bark detects cyberbullying, sexting, depression, etc. on social media/text/email

Features & Capabilities

Bark is a comprehensive parental control Chrome extension designed to keep children safe online. It monitors texts, emails, YouTube, and over 30 social media platforms to detect issues like cyberbullying, sexting, suicidal thoughts, and exposure to inappropriate content. Parents receive alerts only when potential problems arise, ensuring privacy while maintaining awareness.

Beyond content monitoring, Bark provides robust screen time management, allowing families to set healthy device usage schedules. Its web filtering feature empowers parents to block or allow specific websites or categories such as streaming, gaming, and adult content. Bark Home, a device connecting to your Wi-Fi router, extends these protections to all devices in the house. Available via subscription, Bark offers peace of mind for families navigating the digital world.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security Education

By:

Bark Technologies, Inc.

Downloads:

955,398 3.44K

Rating:

4.05

(10,914) 51 new ratings

Version:

6.2.0 Last updated: 2026-05-12

Version code:

600200001

Creation date:

2016-11-23

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC Low risk
android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT Low risk

Size:

36.70MB

Email:

he*****@bark.us

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 68,647 ▲ 81

Other rankings

#7 in Parenting (Free) ▲ 1#13 in Parenting (Gross) #9 in parental control keyword 9 ▲ 3#11 in non-custodial keyword 39 ▲ 9

Other platforms

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40,000 1.81

(27)

Bark - Parental Controls (v6.3.3)

4.20

(34,039)

Bark for Microsoft Edge Watchdog (v1.3.3)

16,060 3.30

(10)

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Developed by:

Bark Technologies, Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cm.pt.barkparent

Email:

he*****@bark.us

Website:

https://www.bark.us

User Reviews

Pros: Location tracking, screen-time controls, content monitoring, and text alerts. Cons: Frequent false positives, kids bypassing protections, difficult setup, reliability problems with linking and updates, and GPS inaccuracies. Overall, Bark offers strong features but suffers from reliability, accuracy, and usability problems that reduce effectiveness.

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