Best Internet Filtering Tools | Safe Browsing

Canopy

AI-powered parental control app that filters explicit images and videos in real-time from within any website or social platform — built on Israeli technology protecting 2M+ devices. Includes sexting prevention, screen time management, an AI Chatbot Filter for chatbot safety, and a privacy-first accountability partner mode ("Ally") launched in 2025 for adult use. Trusted by 200K+ families, partnered with the NYS PTA, and endorsed by The Gospel Coalition and Focus on the Family.

Accountable2You

Accountable2You is a cross-platform accountability app that monitors device activity across six platforms — including Linux and Chromebook — and shares transparent reports with trusted partners through a dedicated Reports app. Founded in 2006 by Ben and Alissa Lawrence, it serves individuals, families, churches, and schools worldwide with features like custom trigger words, time-based alerts, and exportable activity history.

Gabb Wireless

Kid-safe phones and watches with no internet, social media, or app store — just calls, texts, GPS, and a camera. Current lineup: Gabb Watch 3e (ages 5–12) and Gabb Phone 4 (ages 9–13), with Gabb Music streaming and the Gabb Go activity app. Ethan Blount serves as CEO.

Glorifind Search Engine

Glorifind is a free, ad-supported Christian search engine that searches the entire web with always-on safe search, faith-positive ranking boosts, and a gold border highlighting Christian-owned sites. The same creator also built ABCSearch.org, a kid-friendly companion search engine.

Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 for Families

Free DNS resolver from Cloudflare that blocks malware and adult content at the network level. Change two numbers in your router settings and every device on your home Wi-Fi is protected — no apps or subscriptions required. Also available through ISP partnerships for automatic family-safe browsing.

Monk Mindset

Monk Mindset app helps Christians incorporate monastic rhythms into daily life with prayer, focus, community, and wellness through content and scheduling.

Safe Surfer

Safe Surfer is a New Zealand-built internet filtering platform that blocks pornography and harmful content across all family devices with screen time management, browsing history, nudity detection, and an exclusive Samsung kid-safe phone partnership across NZ and Australia — recognized with two Bronze Cannes Lions in 2025 and active on 500K+ devices worldwide.

LeadMeNot

LeadMeNot is a digital wellness and accountability platform that helps individuals and families overcome destructive digital habits — including pornography, social media overuse, and digital gambling — through app blocking, website filtering, accountability partner alerts, journaling, and Safety Checks, available on Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS, and an official YouVersion Bible App partner.

Kidslox Parental Control

Cross-platform parental control app for iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac. Block apps or categories, set daily screen time limits with up to 5 custom schedules, filter web content across 4 million+ URLs, monitor social media activity on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, detect nudity in photo galleries, track locations with geofencing alerts, and use screen time rewards — all from one account covering up to 10 devices.

Ever Accountable

Accountability app helping Christians break free from pornography by sharing device activity with a trusted partner. Uses on-device AI across six platforms (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Kindle) with Standard and Strict app-locking modes. The only accountability app holding both ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications. Over 150,000 users. BBB accredited with A+ rating. Founded by Tyler Patterson in Draper, Utah.

Bark

Comprehensive AI-powered parental controls covering 30+ apps, texts, and emails — with screen time management, web filtering, GPS tracking, an AI assistant for parents, and a full product ecosystem including the Bark Phone (endorsed by Tim Tebow), Bark Phone Pro, Bark Watch, Bark Home, and Bark Wireless. Covers 7.3 million kids and 3,400+ school districts. Now monitors Google Gemini.

Qustodio

Comprehensive cross-platform parental control and digital wellbeing platform for families. Set screen time limits, filter web content, block apps, track location, receive AI-powered alerts for suspicious messages and in-game voice chat, monitor social media, and set custom routines — all from one dashboard across iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, and Kindle.

Gertrude

Gertrude is an open-source parental control suite for Mac, iPhone, and iPad built by a Christian homeschool dad that takes a default-deny approach to internet filtering, with screenshot monitoring, keystroke logging, a safe podcast app for kids, and an iOS app that blocks content loopholes Apple's Screen Time leaves open.

Limit Phone

A hardcore Android app blocker that uses system-level MDM to block social media, porn, and gambling — genuinely unbreakable without a factory reset. Includes a custom Firefox browser with built-in website blocking, delay timers for individuals, and PIN protection for families. Still in Beta with a growing roadmap.

Plucky Filter

Plucky Filter is a self-control internet filter that blocks images and videos by default, then uses a time delay you set in advance to prevent impulsive changes — putting your best self in charge of your screen. Built by Christians, trusted by major ministries, and used in over 100 countries.

Tech Lockdown

Multi-layered DNS content filtering platform with bypass prevention tools, an Apple Device Config Generator, and the LivingRoom for Families iOS companion app for screenshot-based monitoring with automatic nudity detection. Founded by Ben Bozzay, a Christian developer who built it as a practical tool for freedom from pornography and digital addiction.

Pinwheel Wireless

Purpose-built smartphones, smartwatches, and a screen-free home phone for kids ages 5–18 with parent-controlled apps, contact safelists, text monitoring, GPS tracking, routines, a free kid-safe AI chat app (PinwheelGPT), and no social media or open internet access. Named a Wirecutter and Forbes Vetted top pick for 2026. Available in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.

Covenant Eyes

The pioneer in internet accountability software — AI-powered screen monitoring, porn blocking, 40+ counselor-reviewed recovery mini-courses, emotional check-ins, and a supportive community for individuals, couples, and families. Founded in 2000 by Ron DeHaas after personal tragedy, now 100% employee-owned and trusted by 1.7M+ people. Named after Job 31:1. Also offers 5 Stones, a free church resource kit for fighting pornography congregation-wide.

Clearplay

ClearPlay is a Chrome browser extension that filters violence, language, and sexual content from movies and TV shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Max, and Apple TV+ in real time. Protected under the Family Movie Act of 2005 and serving over 60,000 users, it lets families customize their viewing experience with a 30-day free trial.

VidAngel

A streaming content filter that connects to Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Peacock, Paramount+, and Amazon add-on channels (AMC+, BritBox, Hallmark+, MGM+, PBS Masterpiece, STARZ) — letting families skip or mute profanity, nudity, violence, and other content scene by scene. Over 1M users, 20,000+ filtered titles. Now includes Content Guides for informed viewing decisions before you press play. Also includes Angel Studios originals (The Chosen, Dry Bar Comedy). Available on all major platforms including Apple Vision.

LivingRoom for Families

Screen recording-based parental monitoring for iPhone and iPad that captures activity across every app — including incognito browsing, Snapchat, and iMessage — with automatic nudity detection and blocking. Built by two Christian dads, including the founder of Tech Lockdown.