# System parental controls

> Family Link parental controls lets parents monitor and manage child devices

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.android.gms.supervision](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.android.gms.supervision)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.google.android.gms.supervision`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Google LLC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 2,303,157,443
- **Rating:** 3.31 / 5 (12,440 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.966003905
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2023-05-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms.supervision)
- **Website:** [https://families.google.com/familylink](https://families.google.com/familylink)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.google.com/policies/privacy](https://www.google.com/policies/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #83 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_INSTANT_APPS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_CONDITIONS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_DEVICE_IDLE_TEMP_WHITELIST`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS_PRIVILEGED`
- `android.permission.GET_APP_OPS_STATS`
- `android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE`
- `android.permission.GET_ROLE_HOLDERS`
- `android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_UID`
- `android.permission.LAUNCH_MULTI_PANE_SETTINGS_DEEP_LINK`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_APP_OPS_MODES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEFAULT_APPLICATIONS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_ADMINS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_ACCOUNT_MANAGEMENT`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_APPS_CONTROL`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_APP_RESTRICTIONS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_DEBUGGING_FEATURES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_DISPLAY`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_FACTORY_RESET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_FUN`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_INSTALL_UNKNOWN_SOURCES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_LOCK`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_LOCK_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_LOCK_TASK`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_MODIFY_USERS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_PACKAGE_STATE`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_PROFILES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_RESET_PASSWORD`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_RUNTIME_PERMISSIONS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_SAFE_BOOT`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_TIME`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_FACTORY_RESET_PROTECTION`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_PROFILE_AND_DEVICE_OWNERS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ROLE_HOLDERS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_SUPERVISION`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_TIME_AND_ZONE_DETECTION`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_USERS`
- `android.permission.MASTER_CLEAR`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS_PRIVILEGED`
- `android.permission.OBSERVE_GRANT_REVOKE_PERMISSIONS`
- `android.permission.OBSERVE_ROLE_HOLDERS`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_DREAM_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RESET_PASSWORD`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SET_TIME`
- `android.permission.SET_TIME_ZONE`
- `android.permission.START_ACTIVITIES_FROM_BACKGROUND`
- `android.permission.STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.SUSPEND_APPS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_APPLICATION_OVERLAY`
- `android.permission.USER_ACTIVITY`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.gms.supervision.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.supervision.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.gms.supervision.permission.DEVICE_SUPERVISION`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

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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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.android.gms.supervision)