Bark - Parental Controls

Name: Bark - Parental Controls
Rating: 3.9040494 (11618 reviews)
Author: Bark Technologies, Inc.

By: Bark Technologies, Inc. App

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

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

1,007,096 ▲ 5.62K

Data as of 2026-09-15

Rating:

3.90 +58

(11,618)

Version:

6.5.1

Last updated: 2026-08-19

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:

1,007,096 5.62K

Rating:

3.90

(11,618) 58 new ratings

Version:

6.5.1 Last updated: 2026-08-19

Version code:

600500103

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.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

57.92MB

Email:

he*****@bark.us

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-15

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 68,081 ▲ 11

Other rankings

#13 in Parenting (Gross) #35 in Parenting (Free) ▼ 27#11 in parental control keyword 7 ▼ 1

Other platforms

Bark for Chrome Watchdog (v1.3.3)

100,000 1.81

(27)

Bark - Parental Controls (v6.4.1)

4.20

(35,644)

Bark for Microsoft Edge Watchdog (v1.3.3)

16,025 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.

Pros

Comprehensive parental controls/features
Location tracking and geofence notifications
Screen time limits and content monitoring
Text-content alerts/monitoring

Cons

Kids can bypass the protections / security can be circumvented
Too many false positives / aggressive monitoring
Difficult to set up / confusing user interface
Reliability issues: trouble linking devices, updates failing, disconnects
GPS/location inaccuracies or unreliable location data

Recent reviews

What a pain! With Google and Samsung there are so many backdoor settings needed it doesn't seem worth it. when the child's Bark app needed to be updated I lost all protections and had to start the process all over. Got to be something better. I love how their AI help always points to the easier solution being to just buy their phone.

Za*****, 2026-08-31

it's been 3 years. I've had only one problem once they switched over the parent app and my device protection got canceled and of course after it was cancelled we needed a replacement. I was able to talk to the customer service representative and get a new phone sent and back to the protection being on. the location is mostly accurate, sometimes it'll say he left somewhere but he's at home so I recalibrate it. I've been able to change the notifications for alerts and it's been a life saver!!