Keep your child safe and on track with BrightCanary

BrightCanary's AI for Parents monitors your child on
YouTube, Google, social media, and text messages for free.

BrightCanary's advanced technology monitors your child on: YouTube, Google, text message, Instagram, and TikTok

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My child has severe depression so it’s important that I monitor her for safety reasons. Your app has essentially helped us save her life. I can’t thank you enough. Please know how much of an incredible difference you are making for us as a family. ❤️Thank you!!
- Maya, Santa Clara mom
The app monitors for adult images in messages and any concerning content in search, without me having to look through my son’s phone. Which has helped me find the right balance between trust and safety. Highly recommend it!
- Linda, Tulsa mom
A 13 year old from a nearby middle school died in his bedroom after taking what he thought was a muscle relaxant. It turned out to be laced and he ordered it like a pizza through a social media app. Parents, we need to supervise. This app is the best one I’ve found to do that. And it monitors DMs.
- Donna, Los Angeles mom

“The app monitors for concerning content, without me having to look through my son’s phone. Which has helped me find the right balance between trust and safety. I highly recommend it!”

“I’m in cybersecurity. If your child’s in an emergency, it takes law enforcement a day or two to access pertinent data. Those first hours are critical. Even though I don’t see much that’s concerning right now, I will never turn off BrightCanary, because if something changes, I’ll know, and be able to help her right away.”

“I didn’t know she was into astronomy! The app highlighted that for me and it made for a memorable birthday. My kid never gets in trouble, but she’s sometimes sad. When she doesn’t talk about things, BrightCanary gives me insights that help us stay connected.”

“My child struggles with depression so it’s important that I monitor her for safety reasons. Your app has essentially helped us save her life. I can’t thank you enough. Please know how much of an incredible difference you are making for us as a family. ❤️ Thank you!!”

BrightCanary scans your child’s searches, views, and messages and alerts you to:

Give your child digital training wheels with BrightCanary’s parental control app

Keep your child safe with BrightCanary’s free iPhone parental controls and coaching. Start text message monitoring and social media monitoring on YouTube, Google, and Instagram. Our app alerts, comprehensive reports, and parental guidance help you protect your family from online risks. And with our Protection Plus plan, real-time text message processing gives you fast access to critical messages.

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How BrightCanary compares on Apple devices

*Bark and Qustodio text message monitoring require setup on a home computer and WiFi connection, making it ineffective when WiFi is turned off or your child is away from home.

A new approach to online safety

Internet safety is like learning to drive. We don’t just hand our kids the keys and hope for the best — it’s our responsibility to guide them through their early years online. As parents of tweens and teens, we struggled to find tools that worked properly on Apple devices. That’s why we built BrightCanary: next-generation child safety software that lets you decide the level of monitoring that’s right for your child. You can get updates a couple of times a week, or you can subscribe to our advanced AI to get real-time updates if they encounter something concerning. Hear more about our story.

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Did you know?

59%

Of teens experience online abuse.

25%

Say they’ve received explicit images they didn’t ask for.

We have fallen short when it comes to taking care of kids with regard to social media and safeguarding them against harms. We’ve got to close that gap.

— Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General

41%

Percentage of girls who report seeing suicide-related content on Instagram at least monthly.

How BrightCanary works

We know that no one cares more about your child than you do. BrightCanary was built by parents to help keep children safe from constantly evolving online risks.

Easy to use

You’ll see a summary of your child’s texts and online activity on your phone, without needing to check their devices. Just add your child’s accounts to get started.

Stay connected

Monitor your child’s Google searches, YouTube history, social media activity, and text messages across all their devices. Now, it’s easy to stay informed.

Get real-time updates

Process text messages in real time with our Protection Plus plan. Quickly review conversations and take action if your child encounters adult images, drug references, or other concerning content.

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Streamlined Setup

Our parental control app is quick and easy to set up. BrightCanary solely runs on your device, where your child can’t delete it. Just connect your child’s accounts, and you’ll be able to start supervising texts and social media monitoring in minutes.

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Free for teachers

We have a scholarship program for those on the front lines of the worst child mental health crisis in recorded history.

If you're a school teacher, counselor, or mental health professional, email us at scholarship@brightcanary.io and we’ll provide you with a free year of our Protection Plus service.

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Start protecting your child online with BrightCanary

Start your free trial Download on the Apple App Store button

BrightCanary’s advanced technology monitors your child’s online activity, alerting you to concerning content, cyberbullying, or inappropriate messaging on social media. Securely manage your child’s digital passwords with the app’s password locker.

Need help with a Google/YouTube account for your child? Find our easy set up guide here.

¹Pew Research Center, 2018

²Harvard Gazette, 2023

³JAMA Psychiatry, 2019