Google Family Link Review 2026

Free essentials from Google

By Daniel Marsh, Senior Security Editor · Updated June 10, 2026

Google Family Link

Best Free

8.5 Good

Free, solid basics for managing Android and Chromebook use.

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What we like

Completely free
Screen time and app approvals
Location tracking
Tight Android integration

What to consider

Limited on iOS
No content monitoring

Our verdict on Google Family Link

Google Family Link ranks #5 in our Parental Control comparison with a score of 8.5/10 (good). We named it Best Free in this category.

Our score combines hands-on testing, real pricing checks and verified user feedback — see how we rate. Affiliate relationships never change a ranking.

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