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Various Internet Filters, Monitors, and the Like
Filter Cost Platform Audience Features Description
Accountable2You
Accountable2You
$7 / month androidioslinuxmacosxwindows addictparent accountabilitymonitoringtimer Accountable2You originated as a personal replacement for other, slower, accountability software and has since blossomed into a product in its own right. The product site and product interface are quite nice.
Fortify
Fortify
$10 / month androidiosmacosxwindows addict educationfriendsgamificationmotivation Fortify is not a filter, but it is similar enough to warrant inclusion here. Instead of filtering or monitoring, it aims to educate and support a porn user as he/she moves toward that goal. Free for youth. Adults must pay.
Plucky
Plucky
free to $15 / month androidlinuxmacosxwindows addictslacker changedelayfilteringmimetypesmonitoringtimerpasswordurls Customizable, but blocks all images from the Internet by default. It offers a delayed configuration feature for self-control.
ActivTrak
ActivTrak
free to $17 / month / user macosxwindows corporation filteringmonitoringscreenshots Gain insights into workforce productivity and well-being across in-office, remote and hybrid employees.
ADAMnetworks
ADAMnetworks
$10 / month or $100 / year network parentspousecorporationaddict dnsfiltering ADAMnetworks aims to keep people safe as they live and interact online.
Adblock Plus
Adblock Plus
Free browser antiad filteringopensourcebiglist An adblocker extension for your browser. There is also an Adblock Browser app for mobile devices. It is configurable and you can write your own filters.
Adguard
Adguard
$3 - $6 / month androidbrowseriosmacosxnetworkwindows antiadparentgeneral biglistfiltering
bark
bark
from $6 / month androidios parent monitoringsocial Parental control and content monitoring.
Bitdefender Internet Security
Bitdefender Internet Security
$60 - $100 / year windows general antivirus Antivirus software. Prices are for one (1) device only. There are plans for multi-year contracts that reduce the per-month price.
BlockerHero
BlockerHero
free - $2 / month androidbrowser addictslacker keywordapplockfilteringurlsbiglist A versatile Android app that blocks keywords, other apps, URLs and general adult content (on supported browsers). It can also block YouTube shorts and it has uninstall protection.
BlockerX
BlockerX
$110 / year - $130 / lifetime androidbrowsermacosxioswindows addictgeneral filteringjournaleducationkeywordurlsapplockfriendssocialgamesaccountability Generally blocks adult, social media, gambling, dating, and gaming apps and sites; but you can also add specific sites, apps, and keywords to block. It has a community feature as well as some educational resources.
Blocksi
Blocksi
free - $60 / year browserchromeos corporationparent biglistcloudfilteringtimetracking Blocksi is a Chrome and Chromebook product targeted at schools where control and monitoring of Chromebooks is needed. It offers filtering, time management, and trend analysis. It can also be installed as a standalone Chrome extension.
BlockSite
BlockSite
free - $11 / month browserandroidioswindowsmacosx generalslackerparent filteringkeywordpasswordurlstimertimetrackingapplock A very popular product (1,000,000+ users) that comes as an extension and an app for mobile and desktop devices.
Boomerang Parental Control
Boomerang Parental Control
$16 - $31 / year androidios parent filteringmonitoringtimetrackinglocation Mobile device parental monitoring. A comprehensive monitoring package to know what your kids are doing on their phones.
BrowseControl
BrowseControl
$80 windows corporation filteringmonitoring
Canopy
Canopy
from $8 - 3 devices / month androidios parent filteringimagerecognitionlocation There is annual pricing at discounted rates.
Cisco Umbrella
Cisco Umbrella
Clean Internet
Clean Internet
$30 / year / device androidwindows parentgeneraladdict A Christian company that began in 1998.
Clean Router
Clean Router
$10 - $15 / month network parentgeneral dnsfilteringhardwaremonitoringsmartstimer
CleanBrowsing
CleanBrowsing
$75 / year androidioslinuxmacosxnetworkwindows parentgeneral dnsfilteringmonitoring Similar to the more well known OpenDNS, CleanBrowsing says their filters are more strict and better for kids. Monitoring and custom filtering is available with the paid plan(s).
ClearPlay
ClearPlay
$8 / month android addictparent ClearPlay is a service that filters out violence and sexual content from content purchased or rented on GooglePlay, or from special Blu-ray or DVD players.
CloudVeil
CloudVeil
$5 / month androidiosmacosxwindows
ComputerTime
ComputerTime
$40 windows parent timer NOTE: This software was last updated for Windows 10. There is no support for Windows 11 at this time (as of Feb. 08, 2024). ComputerTime was designed specifically to reduce the aggravation and concern that parents have having over their children’s computer use. ComputerTime achieves this goal through a number of unique features: The kids know how much time they have when they get on the computer. The kids know when their time is running out, since ComputerTime warns them at 15, 10, 5, and 1 minute. ComputerTime tells the kids when it’s time to get off of the computer. The parents aren’t the bad guys anymore.
Covenant Eyes
Covenant Eyes
$17 / month androidiosmacosxwindows addictparentgeneral accountabilityfilteringmonitoringtimer CovenantEyes has a beautiful website with a lot of articles about pornography. The site seems to target porn addicts and concerned parents with roughly equal emphasis. The focus (and strength) of the software is accountability rather than filtering.
CyberSitter
CyberSitter
$40 - one time fee windows parentcorporation filtering Provides a family friendly internet. Keeps kids focused on homework. Per user settings & schedules. Blocks adult content. Blocks malicious websites. Blocks dangerous countries. Automatic daily filter updates.
DeskTrack
DeskTrack
$3 / user / month windows timetracking
DETOXIFY
DETOXIFY
$6 / month android addict filtering
Disconnect
Disconnect
free browser general Chrome Extension Disconnect lets you visualize & block the invisible websites that track you.
DNS Angel
DNS Angel
free windows
dnscloak
dnscloak
free ios general filtering Can be used in combination with DNS filtering services such as CleanBrowsing, Norton ConnectSafe, nxFilter, OpenDNS, Safesurfer, and the like to provide filtering.
E2guardian Web filtering
E2guardian Web filtering
free corporationparent filteringgatewayotherproxyratingssmarts e2guardian is a fork and continuation of DansGuardian. It is an open source web content filter that filters based on many methods including phrase matching, request header, URL filtering, etc. Unlike DansGuardian, e2guardian has some support for https filtering, if the necessary authoritative certificates are installed in the browser.
emypeople.net
emypeople.net
$2 - $20 / month A very small ISP with a mishmash of filtering services for the very conservative. The SafeSentryPro platform does html filtering.
EverAccountable
EverAccountable
$10 / month androidwindows addictspouse monitoring
Family Link
Family Link
free androidios parent monitoringtimer Made by Google. Works on Android Nougat 7.0 or higher. Device/Google Account management. Parents can approve/block apps, control what content a child sees on YouTube, see where their child goes.
FamiSafe
FamiSafe
$10 / month androidioskindle parent filteringmonitoringtimer Device activity tracking.
Filter Chrome
Filter Chrome
$5 / month android addictparentslacker applockfilteringtimer
FlashStart
FlashStart
Quote on request corporation Enterprise level internet protection.
Focus
Focus
$19 macosx generalslacker timer Mac-only time/productivity software.
FocusMe
FocusMe
$9 / month androidmacosxwindows slacker filteringtimer Content blocking and time management.
Forest
Forest
free androidbrowserioswindows slacker Mobile app that encourages taking a time out from phone use by setting a timer and letting a digital tree "grow" until the time runs out. Incentive is increased by the Forest organization claiming to plant a real tree in the real world for ever digital tree planted.
Forticlient
Forticlient
Enterprise level IT networking solutions.
FoxFilter
FoxFilter
free browser parentgeneralcorporation filteringkeyword FoxFilter is an add-on to Firefox and Chrome designed to "protect children and teens from inappropriate content on the Web." It only works in Firefox and Chrome.
Freedom
Freedom
$9 / month androidchromeosiosmacosxwindows slacker filteringtimer Formerly called Anti-Social Pro, the software is marketed towards those seeking to avoid the distractions of the Internet.
FSecure
FSecure
$70 / device / year windows generalparent antivirus Online security, privacy and identity protection. Prices are discounted as number of devices increase.
Funamo
Funamo
$20 - one time fee android parent filteringgamesmonitoringtimer Internet filtering. Device monitoring. Application control. Cloud based.
Geder
Geder
from $9 / month androidmacosxwindows AI-driven internet filtering. Activation fee: Computers: $25 for computer; Phones: $40
Gentech
Gentech
free - $45 / device / 3 months androidwindowsiosmacosxchromeosnetwork addictcorporationantiadparentspouseslackergeneral applockcloudfilteringgamesimagelessimagerecognitionkeywordpasswordpixelationskinsmartstimerurls Highly customizable filter can filter content in apps and browsers; block specific apps; restrict app installation
Geringo
Geringo
free up to 2 devices Mobile device management software. Intended for businesses.
Gertrude
Gertrude
$5/mo macosx parentslacker accountabilitydnseducationfilteringmonitoringopensourcescreenshots Block everything on a Mac computer by default and only allow what is needed. Review screenshots and keystrokes.
goguardian
goguardian
Quote on request corporation For school systems: Unify filtering, classroom engagement, and mental health tools into a single suite.
Gryphon
Gryphon
$80-$300 - one time fee network parent filtering Physical routers with internet filtering.
Image Block
Image Block
free browser filtering Firefox only. Image Block adds a toggle button that conditionally blocks/allows loading of images on webpages. Blocking images results in faster browsing, especially helpful on handheld devices or slower connections.
Kaspersky Safe Kids
Kaspersky Safe Kids
$23 / year androidiosmacosxwindows parent filteringmonitoring Track whereabouts and device habits, restrict content, balance screen time and more.
Kids Place
Kids Place
$1 - $90 per item - In app purchases android parentaddictgeneral filteringmonitoring
LeadMeNot
LeadMeNot
$1 - $190 per item - In App purchases android journal
LG Gate
LG Gate
android corporation
Lightning Web Browser
Lightning Web Browser
$2 android antiadhermit An Android browser with built-in ad-blocking.
Limit
Limit
free browser slacker Made by freedom.to Set time limits on websites.
Little Web Browser
Little Web Browser
free android
Live Free
Live Free
$5 / month androidios addict friends A way for men looking to live free from porn to connect, be accountable, and have access to courses/information.
McAfee Family Protection
McAfee Family Protection
from $40 / year windows filteringmonitoring Internet device and identity protection.
MMGuardian
MMGuardian
$2 - $100 per item - In App Purchases androidios parent AI powered phone monitoring and restrictions to help keep your child safe. They sell a physical phone from $119.
MobiCIP
MobiCIP
$48 / year androidchromeosioskindlemacosxwindows filteringmonitoring Device management software for families.
Net Angel
Net Angel
$15 / month network addictparentspouse dns Net Angel sells home routers that have e2guardian pre-installed. Whenever a website is blocked, a text message is sent to a phone number. As of 2016-11-11, the company also has beta-quality iOS and Android apps that will feature similar techniques.
Net Nanny
Net Nanny
$13 to $40 / year androidmacosxwindows parent accountabilitybiglistfilteringmonitoringsocialtimer Software for parents to monitor device usage, limit time, filter/block harmful content.
NetDefend
NetDefend
Targeted at businesses. Web content filtering and monitoring.
netsentron
netsentron
from $595 network parentcorporation Netsentron is an intelligent and versatile content filter that protects students, children, and employees from inappropriate and unsafe internet pages, and has been used in businesses and schools across North America for over ten years. The prices are a one-time fee with recurring yearly fees, if the customer wants support. While this offering may be targeted to businesses and schools, a tech savvy person may want to look into this for their home network, as it might pay for itself over time.
Netspark
Netspark
$15 / month androidioswindows parent filteringgamessmartstimer
Netsweeper
Netsweeper
By Request network corporation
NoFap Panic Button
NoFap Panic Button
free browser Firefox extension. A self-accountability extension that pops up motivation (healthy) content if you go to a flagged site.
Norton Family
Norton Family
free - $50 / month androidiosmacosxwindows parentgeneraladdict accountabilitymonitoring Norton Family has free and paid offerings, both of which are aimed at parents who want to know what their children are doing online.
NX Filter
NX Filter
free network corporationgeneralparent biglistdnsfilteringmonitoring A DNS-based filter and monitor, similar to OpenDNS, but with user-authentication capability for user-specific rules.
OpenDNS
OpenDNS
free to $20 / year androidioslinuxmacosxnetworkwindows generalparent dnsfilteringmonitoring Free for home use, a subsidiary of Cisco, OpenDNS is both easy-to-use and popular. Web filters and monitoring.
Panda
Panda
from $4 / month Anti-virus software.
Pause
Pause
free browser slacker Made by freedom.to - productivity software, reminds the user to pause at set intervals of use.
PC Tattletale
PC Tattletale
$100 - 3 devices / year parentcorporation monitoring Internet monitoring software for families and businesses.
Pearl Echo
Pearl Echo
from $1 / user / month with 1 year contract windows corporation filteringmonitoring User Web Filtering and Internet Monitoring Software intended for businesses.
PureSight
PureSight
from $8 (5 devices) / month androidwindows parent filteringmonitoringtimer Online child safety. Parental controls.
Purge
Purge
free Purge does device level blocking. You can use any browser including Safari, Chrome, Firefox.
Purity Browser
Purity Browser
$5 / month androidbrowserios addictparent accountabilityfiltering Blocks images/videos, websites, lock apps, accountability notifications.
Qbserve
Qbserve
$29 macosx slacker timetracking Time tracking for mac OS
Remojo
Remojo
from $15 / month androidiosmacosxwindows accountabilityfilteringscreenshots Courses, support, coaching with apps for quitting porn.
Rescuetime
Rescuetime
$7 / month androidlinuxmacosxwindows slacker filteringtimetracking Time tracking for businesses.
SafeDNS
SafeDNS
$26 / year network parentcorporation filtering Internet filtering software.
Safesurfer
Safesurfer
$6 / month androidiosnetwork parent dnsfilteringmonitoring Internet filtering and monitoring for individuals, families, and businesses.
SalfeId
SalfeId
$30 1 device / 24 months windows parent filteringmonitoringtimer
SecureTeen
SecureTeen
$40 / year androidioswindowsmacosx parent filteringgamesmonitoring Parental control for device management. Filtering, monitoring, time tracking.
SelfControl for Mac
SelfControl for Mac
free macosx generalslacker filteringopensourcetimer SelfControl is an open source project, the purpose of which is to allow the user to block access to websites (or mail servers) for a predetermined period of time.
SPIN Safe Browser
SPIN Safe Browser
$2 / month androidbrowserios parentaddict filtering SPIN is a browser with built-in filtering. It has 4.2 stars in the Android store. For Android and iOS.
StayFocusd
StayFocusd
free browser generalslacker filteringtimer StayFocusd is a Chrome plugin that can block "time wasting" websites. It only works in Chrome.
Stop-it
Stop-it
free or donate browser Stop-it is an add-on who BLOCKS porn, dangerous & fakes contents of all kind and makes your browsing experience safer. Firefox only.
SurveilStar
SurveilStar
$35 / month corporation Mobile phone monitoring and reporting for parents.
Techlockdown
Techlockdown
$15 / month network addict dnsfiltering DNS filtering for individuals and families.
Triggered
Triggered
$5 / month androidios addict Triggered is an app that offers a button to help addicts connect with supporters when temptation strikes.
Truple
Truple
$16 / month androidchromeoskindlelinuxmacosxwindows addictparent accountabilityfilteringscreenshots Truple captures screenshots at random times.
UBhind
UBhind
$1 - $18 per item - In App Purchases android addictslacker applockmonitoringtimer Mobile time tracker. Allows user to set time limits and lock apps. Android only.
uBlock Origin (uBO)
uBlock Origin (uBO)
free browser antiadgeneral biglistfiltering uBlock Origin (uBO) is a CPU and memory-efficient wide-spectrum content blocker for Chromium and Firefox.
Verity
Verity
$4 / month windows parent screenshots
Web Activity Time Tracker
Web Activity Time Tracker
free browser slackergeneral timetrackingtimerself-controlopensourcemonitoringurls An extension that tracks the amount of time you spend on websites. Daily restriction limits for websites (using URLs) can be set up.
WebChaver
WebChaver
$6 / month filteringmonitoringtimer Web filtering, monitoring, accountability.
Webroot
Webroot
$40 / year antivirus Anti-virus software
Website Blocker (Beta)
Website Blocker (Beta)
free browser Chrome extension. Allow the user to block URLs and set time limits (range of time of day) on URLs.
WebTitan
WebTitan
Quote on request corporation filteringmonitoring DNS filtering and security for businesses.
xBlock
xBlock
$30 iosmacosx addict filtering Safe Browsing in Safari by Blocking Millions of Porn Sites and Filtering Explicit Content. Only on iOS.
ZoneAlarm
ZoneAlarm
free to from $30 / pc / year windows parent antivirus Internet security software, anti-virus and firewall. Free and paid options.
Atlas Web Browser android antiadhermit Can optionally use AdBlockPlus filters and optional low bandwidth (no-image and no-javascript) mode.
AVG Family Safety From $78 / year windows parent antivirus Note: AVG has period sales on subscriptions.
Bark phone $39 / month phone parent The Bark Phone is an Android-based phone designed for kids.
BOOX Palma $280 phone addictgeneralslacker Palma is a mobile phone that uses ePaper instead of an electronic pixel-based display.
BullGuard Internet Security antivirus
Circle $248 / year androidiosnetwork parent filteringhardwaremonitoringtimer
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 for families free network parent dnsfiltering Malware and/or Adult Content Blocking by Cloudflare.
Cold Turkey free - $39 windows addictslacker dnsfilteringtimer Cold Turkey is a relatively simple filter designed to support self-control by allowing the end-user to configure times of the week during which to block access to certain websites.
ContentKeeper corporation
CurrentWare Suite $500 for 5 computers, variable corporation biglistfiltering The suite includes Includes AccessPatrol, BrowseControl, BrowseReporter, and enPowerManager. The products are sold to employers who want to control and monitor employees.
Cyclope-Series $4 / computer / month corporation Employee monitoring software. Pricing also includes yearly rates and $60 permanent license.
Daylight computer DC-1 tablet generalslacker The DC-1 is a tablet with a paper-like display. It is designed to reduce distractions, be better for the eyes, and to have long battery life.
ESET Smart Security from $50 / year corporation antivirus Price per device reduces dramatically as number devices increase.
Gabb phone $25 / month to $35 / month phone parent The Gabb phone is an Android-based phone designed for kids.
Gaggle
Gaggle
network corporation Intended for schools
Habitica free ios accountabilitygamification A to-do app that helps the user form good habits. Its tagline is 'gamify your life'
iOS parental controls free ios generalparent filteringmonitoring Instructions for built in Apple device features. Also known as Restrictions, iOS Parental Controls allow parents to limit what can be done on iOS devices. Similar to Mac OS X Parental Controls, the website filter can operate in unrestricted, automatic (no adult content), and whitelist-only modes.
Kaspersky $39 - 3 devices / year antivirus Internet security for personal or business use.
Light Phone $300 phone addictslacker The light phone is a minimalist phone designed to reduce distractions. It has no web browser, social media apps, or email apps.
ManicTime $67 for 1 device androidlinuxwindows slacker timetracking Productivity time tracking software. Price per device decreases dramatically as number of devices increase (e.g. 5 devices cost $50). License is good for one year of upgrades and forever on the last upgrade from that year.
opendium corporation UK school market. Internet filtering and web management for schools.
OurPact $7 - $10 / month androidios parent timermonitoringscreenshotsfiltering
pfSense network corporation opensource Enterprise network security. Software and hardware solutions.
Pinwheel $100 to $600 addictparent Pinwheel phones are Android phone designed for kids.
PorNo! free androidbrowser addict filtering
Privoxy free linuxmacosxnetworkwindows hermitgeneralparent proxy Privoxy is a non-caching web proxy designed to enhance privacy, control access, and remove ads.
Screen Time free android parent monitoringtimer Android internet filtering and monitoring. Has 1.5 stars on Google Play Store.
Screen Time by Apple free iosmacosx parent filteringgamesmonitoringtimer Apple's Screen Time is on macOS and iOS and it's free. While some have been glad to see Apple beef up parental controls on their devices, Apple has also been <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/27/technology/apple-screen-time-trackers.html" target="_blank">criticized</a> and <a href="https://ww.9to5mac.com/2019/08/08/another-antitrust-investigation/" target="_blank">is being investigated</a> for <a href="https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/apple-fas-complaint/26017/" target="_blank">antitrust behavior</a> for creating Screen Time while also making it difficult or impossible to create competing products.
securly
SoftActivity $200 corporation monitoring Computer monitoring for businesses
Streaks $5 - one time fee iosmacosx A to-do app that helps the user form good habits. iOS and macOS only.
Trend Micro Quote on request antivirus Cyber Security for enterprise businesses.
Troomi phone $150 to $200 phone parent The Troomi phone is an Android-based phone designed for kids.
True Vine Online $10 - $12 / month androidiosmacosxwindows parent Originally founded as a dial up ISP back in the late 90s, True Vine now offers the TVO Blockit kit to filter the Internet from a "Christian perspective." The company formerly used FilterPak.
UserGate network corporation filtering Web filtering using routers for enterprise applications. Provides an easy way to comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
Whitespace free ios filtering Whitespace is a minimalist image blocker that blocks all images when browsing the web with Safari. Last update in 2019
Windows Family free windows filteringgamestimer Windows Family Safety may have noble intentions, but it can easily lure a parent into a false sense of security if the Chrome browser is on the computer. In particular, on Windows 8.1, even with the maximum protection settings that indicate a child will only be allowed to access the sites specifically allowed by the parent, Google Chrome allows google.com and youtube.com regardless (albeit with safesearch enabled but that is far different than the no sites setting a parent might try to select). The editor of this site just tried to use Windows Family Safety to prevent his 5 year-old from using the Internet and was appalled to discover the child would be able to watch Shakira's half-time show, contrary to the implied settings. Whether Microsoft or Google are to blame is unknown. Perhaps both.
Wisephone $400 and/or $25/month to $70/month phone addictgeneralparentslacker The Wisephone is a minimalist phone that aims to be the dumbest smart phone. It has no web browser and very few apps, but it does come with a working maps app.
WOT free browser general biglistfiltering WOT is a browser plugin that displays a trust-level icon next to sites, based on input from users from around the world. It works in Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Opera.
Zscaler Quote on request network corporation Cybersecurity for business

Audiences

addict
Internet (often porn or game) addict or compulsive Internet user who wants to quit. See also slacker.
antiad
A person who wants to avoid ads online.
general
A person who doesn't have a strong leaning toward one of the other audience categories.
hermit
A person who is concerned about their privacy when using the Internet.
parent
A parent who wants to protect their offspring.
slacker
A person who finds themselves too often distracted or wasting time on the Internet. This is similar to but different from the addict.
spouse
A spouse who wants to monitor or limit their partner's activity on the Internet. This audience is not categorized on this page. See instead products for parent or authority.
corporation
A school, library, government, company, business, or other corporate entity that wants to restrict Internet access of their students, patrons, citizens, employees, clients, or members respectively.

Platforms

android
The software works on Android.
browser
The software works in one or more browsers such as Brave, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Internet Explorer, Opera, Vivaldi, Safari, and the like.
chromeos
The software works on Chrome OS.
internet
The product is an Internet site.
ios
The software works on iOS.
kindle
The software works on a Kindle.
linux
The software works on Linux.
macosx
The software works on Mac OS X.
network
The software works on a network device such as a router.
windows
The software works on Windows.
router
The product is a physical network router.
phone
The product is a physical phone.
tablet
The device is a physical tablet.
smart watch
The device is a physical smart watch.

Features

accountability
The software notifies an accountability partner, parent, or spouse regarding Internet activity or filter configuration, typically over email but sometimes using another means such as RSS.
antivirus
The software is part of an antivirus product. Most antivirus products come with some type of parental controls.
applock
The software can block user access to programs. See also games.
biglist
Filtering is accomplished through a large database of categorized resources.
changedelay
The software allows the end-user to configure it without a password, but will not allow the change to take effect for some amount of time.
cloud
The software interacts with data in the cloud. E.g., a list of websites to block are retrieved from a remote server.
consequences
A fine must be paid if the end-user views porn.
counseling
The software helps connect the user to a real-life counselor or coach.
countermeasures
The software will notice and respond to attempts to work around it. E.g., k9 can be configured to block all Internet access for a specified time if too many attempts to visit blocked pages are detected.
dns
The software filters or monitors DNS names.
education
The program consists of educational material that helps a user change behavior.
filtering
The software blocks some content. There are several kinds of filtering.
friends
The software helps the user communicate with a supportive community.
games
The software can block user access to other programs (typically this is used to limit game time).
gamification
The software motivates the user by helping the user track progress and get "rewards" (points) as in a game.
gateway
The software is meant to be installed on a network router separate from the end-user machine. In the case of a gateway filter on this page, the OS value lists all operating systems to reflect the fact that the end-user machine may have any operating system. Such software is typically created for schools and employers.
hardware
The software comes preinstalled on a device that connects to and filters for the local network.
imageless
The software supports an imageless mode in which no images or videos are rendered.
imagerecognition
The software uses image recognition. See also skin and pixelation.
isp
The service is marketed as an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
journal
The software is or includes a journal feature to help the user reflect. See also education and motivation.
keyword
Filtering is accomplished on the fly through keyword detection within web pages.
location
The location of the end-user is tracked and usually presented to another person (ostensibly the end-user's parent).
mimetypes
Filtering can be done on a mime type basis. E.g., Pluckeye can block all images from https://www.google.com/ , but still allow text.
monitoring
The software monitors Internet activity or filter settings for the purpose of allowing a parent, accountability partner, or other person to view. See also accountability.
motivation
The program, site, or software is designed to help motivate the end-user through messages, education, journaling, and the like.
opensource
The software is open source.
other
The software has other features that do not fit one of the other feature categories.
password
The software allows or requires configuration to be protected by a password or administrator login.
pixelation
The software uses computer vision algorithms to analyze images and pixelates ones that contain too much skin.
profanity
The software can detect profane words and replace them with #$@! characters.
proxy
The software is a proxy and requires browsers be configured to use it (note that this meaning is specific to this page). See also gateway for another kind of proxy.
ratings
The software uses self-identifying website ratings such as as <a href="https://www.rtalabel.org/">RTA</a> and <a href="https://www.safesurf.com/">SafeSurf</a> or the discontinued <a href="">PICS</a> or <a href="">POWDER</a> labeling systems.
screenshots
The software takes screenshots so that some other person can review what the user was doing.
self-control
The software has features oriented towards self-control.
skin
The software uses computer vision techniques to dynamically recognize skin in images. See also pixelation.
smarts
The software tries to determine whether content should be allowed or not by examining content. This is sometimes used in combination with biglist techniques and sometimes as an alternative.
social
The software specifically monitors interaction on social media sites such as Facebook, Google+, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Twitter, etc., with the intent of informing a parent about how their child is interacting through these sites.
timer
The software can be configured to enable or disable access to the Internet or parts of the Internet for a specified amount of time or time of day.
timetracking
A variant of monitoring, timetracking emphasizes the amount of time spent on various activities. Many tools that have monitoring also have timetracking and vice-versa.
urls
The software filters or monitors urls.