# Bark - Parental Controls

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/cm.pt.barkparent](https://chrome-stats.com/d/cm.pt.barkparent)

## Overview

- **ID:** `cm.pt.barkparent`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bark Technologies, Inc.
- **Category:** PARENTING
- **Downloads:** 1,007,096
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (11,618 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2016-11-23
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cm.pt.barkparent)
- **Website:** [https://www.bark.us](https://www.bark.us/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bark.us/privacy](https://www.bark.us/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #68,091 — Overall
- #8 — Parenting (Free)
- #12 — Parenting (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `cm.pt.barkparent.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `cm.pt.barkparent.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

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

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/cm.pt.barkparent)