System parental controls Android

System parental controls

Family Link parental controls lets parents monitor and manage child devices

Features & Capabilities

System Parental Controls from Google (Family Link) is a built-in device feature that provides the infrastructure parents need to set up and enforce parental controls. It remains inactive until parents configure Family Link and, once enabled, supports monitoring and managing child accounts, apps, screen time, and device restrictions.

Designed as system-level support rather than a standalone app, this feature ensures consistent application of family safety settings across the device. Parents can rely on it to enforce safe browsing, app limits, and account supervision while keeping the controls integrated and unobtrusive.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Google LLC
Downloads:
2,266,485,633 4.04M
Rating:
3.25
(10,864)
0.18
Version:
1.0.921522201 Last updated: 2026-06-10
Version code:
118042
Creation date:
2023-05-24
Publisher country:
US US
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
  • android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS_PRIVILEGED Very high risk
  • android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS Very high risk
  • android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
  • android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS Very high risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS Very high risk
  • android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_ADMINS High risk
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Size:
26.08MB
Email:
ap*****@google.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-16
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Google LLC
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms.supervision
Email:
ap*****@google.com
Website:
https://families.google.com/familylink

User Reviews

Feedback is mixed: many value the safety and parental-control aspects, but frequent complaints focus on the app being overly restrictive (blocking games), privacy/security concerns about admin access on personal devices, and limited functionality on wearables. Overall, useful for guardians but can cause frustration for non-child users and those wanting more freedom.
Pros
  • Keeps kids safe and helps manage device usage.
  • Helps parents monitor and control their children’s phones effectively.
  • Some users find it helpful and positive for family management.
Cons
  • Overly restrictive, often blocking games and normal app usage for kids.
  • Privacy and security concerns about admin rights on personal devices and work-policy locks.
  • Limited functionality or negative experience on wearables (smartwatches).
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