# ESET Parental Control

> ESET Parental Control app removal tool

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eset.parental](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eset.parental)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.eset.parental`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** ESET
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,196,759
- **Rating:** 3.77 / 5 (26,136 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.0.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-09
- **First published:** 2015-06-09
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eset.parental)
- **Website:** [http://www.eset.com](http://www.eset.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://help.eset.com/getHelp?product=epca&version=latest&lang=en-US&topic=privacy\_policy](https://help.eset.com/getHelp?product=epca&version=latest&lang=en-US&topic=privacy_policy)

## Description

ESET Parental Control helps parents manage and monitor their children's smartphone and tablet activities to ensure a safe online experience. Key features include App Guard for setting daily app limits, Web Guard to block inappropriate content, Child Locator with geofencing to track location, and Battery Protector to manage screen time based on battery levels. Parents can also instantly block apps, approve exceptions, and control settings remotely via the my.eset.com portal or the parent mode app.

With support for multiple devices under one license and communications in 30 languages, ESET Parental Control provides comprehensive internet safety tools. Note that this extension will be discontinued on June 30, 2026. Until then, it remains a reliable solution for managing your child's digital environment and online safety.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.eset.parental.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users praise ESET Parental Control for strong monitoring, location data, and detailed reports, which provide peace of mind. The main recurring concerns are unreliable or delayed location updates and the looming discontinuation of the standalone product, with questions about migrating to a premium multi-device plan.

### Pros

- Effective monitoring and time-control features for kids' online usage
- Accurate location tracking (when functioning) with reliable location data
- Detailed activity reports that give parents clear visibility
- Widely praised as one of the best parental control apps
- Provides peace of mind to parents regarding their children's device usage

### Cons

- Location tracking can be inaccurate or not update promptly (last known location/battery status issues)
- Standalone version is being discontinued, causing concern about ongoing support
- Migration to a multi-device premium subscription introduces uncertainty about features and continuity

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eset.parental)