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. In short: free, solid basics for managing Android and Chromebook use.

Google Family Link at a glance

Our score 8.5/10 · Good
Ranking #5 of our Parental Control picks
Award Best Free
Price Free

Why it earned this score

Across our hands-on testing, Google Family Link stood out where it matters most for parental Control buyers: completely free; screen time and app approvals; location tracking. The full list of strengths is above.

Pricing

Google Family Link is currently Free. Prices are shown in your region's currency where available and can change — always confirm the final price on the provider's site.

Who should choose Google Family Link?

Google Family Link is a solid choice for most parental Control shoppers. That said, weigh the considerations above — particularly that limited on iOS — against your own needs before deciding. If it doesn't fit, our Parental Control comparison covers the alternatives we rate highest.

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