Searchable list of Internet blockers, monitors,
and other digital health products

Various Internet Filters, Monitors, and the Like
Filter	Cost	Platform	Audience	Features	Description
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	$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	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	free to $17 / month / user	macosxwindows	corporation	filteringmonitoringscreenshots	Gain insights into workforce productivity and well-being across in-office, remote and hybrid employees.
ADAMnetworks	$10 / month or $100 / year	network	parentspousecorporationaddict	dnsfiltering	ADAMnetworks aims to keep people safe as they live and interact online.
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	$3 - $6 / month	androidbrowseriosmacosxnetworkwindows	antiadparentgeneral	biglistfiltering
bark	from $6 / month	androidios	parent	monitoringsocial	Parental control and content monitoring.
Bark Home	$6 / month or $79 one-time	router	parent	filteringtimetracking	Bark Home is an addon device that plugs into the network router and allows the user to filter content on their network through the Bark App. This tool can be useful for folks who have network routers lacking good parental controls and currently don't have the option to change it to a Gryphon router or something with more filtering control. Also offers screen time control. Advertises compatibility with most routers (check their compatibility list: https://support.bark.us/hc/en-us/articles/360050415831-Is-my-router-compatible-with-the-Bark-Home)
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	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	$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	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	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	$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	$80	windows	corporation	filteringmonitoring
Canopy	from $8 - 3 devices / month	androidios	parent	filteringimagerecognitionlocation	There is annual pricing at discounted rates.
Cisco Umbrella
Clean Internet	$30 / year / device	androidwindows	parentgeneraladdict		A Christian company that began in 1998.
Clean Router	$10 - $15 / month	network	parentgeneral	dnsfilteringhardwaremonitoringsmartstimer
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	$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	$5 / month	androidiosmacosxwindows
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	$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	$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	$3 / user / month	windows		timetracking
DETOXIFY	$6 / month	android	addict	filtering
Disconnect	free	browser	general		Chrome Extension Disconnect lets you visualize & block the invisible websites that track you.
DNS Angel	free	windows
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	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	$2 - $20 / month				A very small ISP with a mishmash of filtering services for the very conservative. The SafeSentryPro platform does html filtering.
EverAccountable	$10 / month	androidwindows	addictspouse	monitoring
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	$10 / month	androidioskindle	parent	filteringmonitoringtimer	Device activity tracking.
Filter Chrome	$5 / month	android	addictparentslacker	applockfilteringtimer
FlashStart	Quote on request		corporation		Enterprise level internet protection.
Focus	$19	macosx	generalslacker	timer	Mac-only time/productivity software.
FocusMe	$9 / month	androidmacosxwindows	slacker	filteringtimer	Content blocking and time management.
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					Enterprise level IT networking solutions.
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	$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	$70 / device / year	windows	generalparent	antivirus	Online security, privacy and identity protection. Prices are discounted as number of devices increase.
Funamo	$20 - one time fee	android	parent	filteringgamesmonitoringtimer	Internet filtering. Device monitoring. Application control. Cloud based.
Geder	from $9 / month	androidmacosxwindows			AI-driven internet filtering. Activation fee: Computers: $25 for computer; Phones: $40
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	free up to 2 devices				Mobile device management software. Intended for businesses.
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	Quote on request		corporation		For school systems: Unify filtering, classroom engagement, and mental health tools into a single suite.
Gryphon	$80-$300 - one time fee	network	parent	filtering	Physical routers with internet filtering.
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	$23 / year	androidiosmacosxwindows	parent	filteringmonitoring	Track whereabouts and device habits, restrict content, balance screen time and more.
Kids Place	$1 - $90 per item - In app purchases	android	parentaddictgeneral	filteringmonitoring
LeadMeNot	$1 - $190 per item - In App purchases	android	addict	journal
LG Gate		android	corporation
Lightning Web Browser	$2	android	antiadhermit		An Android browser with built-in ad-blocking.
Limit	free	browser	slacker		Made by freedom.to Set time limits on websites.
Little Web Browser	free	android
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	from $40 / year	windows		filteringmonitoring	Internet device and identity protection.
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	$48 / year	androidchromeosioskindlemacosxwindows		filteringmonitoring	Device management software for families.
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	$13 to $40 / year	androidmacosxwindows	parent	accountabilitybiglistfilteringmonitoringsocialtimer	Software for parents to monitor device usage, limit time, filter/block harmful content.
NetDefend					Targeted at businesses. Web content filtering and monitoring.
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	$15 / month	androidioswindows	parent	filteringgamessmartstimer
Netsweeper	By Request	network	corporation
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	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	free	network	corporationgeneralparent	biglistdnsfilteringmonitoring	A DNS-based filter and monitor, similar to OpenDNS, but with user-authentication capability for user-specific rules.
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	from $4 / month				Anti-virus software.
Pause	free	browser	slacker		Made by freedom.to - productivity software, reminds the user to pause at set intervals of use.
PC Tattletale	$100 - 3 devices / year		parentcorporation	monitoring	Internet monitoring software for families and businesses.
Pearl Echo	from $1 / user / month with 1 year contract	windows	corporation	filteringmonitoring	User Web Filtering and Internet Monitoring Software intended for businesses.
PureSight	from $8 (5 devices) / month	androidwindows	parent	filteringmonitoringtimer	Online child safety. Parental controls.
Purge	free				Purge does device level blocking. You can use any browser including Safari, Chrome, Firefox.
Purity Browser	$5 / month	androidbrowserios	addictparent	accountabilityfiltering	Blocks images/videos, websites, lock apps, accountability notifications.
Qbserve	$29	macosx	slacker	timetracking	Time tracking for mac OS
Remojo	unclear	androidiosmacosxwindows			Courses, support, coaching with apps for quitting porn.
Rescuetime	$7 / month	androidlinuxmacosxwindows	slacker	filteringtimetracking	Time tracking for businesses.
SafeDNS	$26 / year	network	parentcorporation	filtering	Internet filtering software.
Safesurfer	$6 / month	androidiosnetwork	parent	dnsfilteringmonitoring	Internet filtering and monitoring for individuals, families, and businesses.
SalfeId	$30 1 device / 24 months	windows	parent	filteringmonitoringtimer
SecureTeen	$40 / year	androidioswindowsmacosx	parent	filteringgamesmonitoring	Parental control for device management. Filtering, monitoring, time tracking.
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	$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	free	browser	generalslacker	filteringtimer	StayFocusd is a Chrome plugin that can block "time wasting" websites. It only works in Chrome.
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	$35 / month		corporation		Mobile phone monitoring and reporting for parents.
Techlockdown	$15 / month	network	addict	dnsfiltering	DNS filtering for individuals and families.
Triggered	$5 / month	androidios	addict		Triggered is an app that offers a button to help addicts connect with supporters when temptation strikes.
Truple	$16 / month	androidchromeoskindlelinuxmacosxwindows	addictparent	accountabilityfilteringscreenshots	Truple captures screenshots at random times.
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)	free	browser	antiadgeneral	biglistfiltering	uBlock Origin (uBO) is a CPU and memory-efficient wide-spectrum content blocker for Chromium and Firefox.
Verity	$4 / month	windows	parent	screenshots
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	$6 / month			filteringmonitoringtimer	Web filtering, monitoring, accountability.
Webroot	$40 / year			antivirus	Anti-virus software
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	Quote on request		corporation	filteringmonitoring	DNS filtering and security for businesses.
xBlock	$30	iosmacosx	addict	filtering	Safe Browsing in Safari by Blocking Millions of Porn Sites and Filtering Explicit Content. Only on iOS.
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 - $45	windowsmacosx	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		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.
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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.