# Canvas Parent

> Canvas Parent provides visibility into your child's education at a glance.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.instructure.parentapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.instructure.parentapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.instructure.parentapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Instructure
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 1,008,917
- **Rating:** 4.24 / 5 (4,609 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.13.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-30
- **First published:** 2016-08-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instructure.parentapp)
- **Website:** [http://www.canvaslms.com/](http://www.canvaslms.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.instructure.com/policies/privacy/](https://www.instructure.com/policies/privacy/)

## Description

Canvas Parent is a Chrome extension designed to give parents immediate visibility into their child's educational progress. Instead of manually checking assignment planners or waiting for report cards, parents can now easily view assignment descriptions, due dates, and grades within the extension interface.

Key features include setting reminders for upcoming assignments and grade alerts, accessing course grades, and staying informed through course announcements. This tool simplifies parental engagement in education by providing real-time updates and notifications. Note that Canvas Parent works only if your child's school has enabled this feature.

## Rankings

- #68,146 — Overall
- #110 — Education (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.instructure.parentapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews consistently flag reliability and usability issues: the calendar often fails to load, due dates and past grades are missing or hard to access, and authentication/login can be broken, leading to sign-in problems. Navigation is described as confusing, with notifications failing to appear or be adjustable. A minority find the UI easy to use and appreciate real-time information when the app works. Overall, many users report needing to use a browser or separate devices to access critical course data.

### Pros

- Easy to use
- Friendly user interface
- Real-time information / timely updates

### Cons

- Calendar not working / fails to load
- Broken authentication / frequent login issues and sign-outs
- Confusing / hard-to-navigate UI
- Notifications not working or not adjustable
- Missing due dates and limited visibility of grades (past quarters)

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