Bark uses a VPN (virtual private network) to limit the websites you choose to block on their device. You can block sexual content as an entire category and Bark will filter thousands of potentially inappropriate websites. You can also block one-off websites (like something that’s new or not necessarily sexual but still inappropriate) and block 19+ other categories of content, like streaming sites or gaming sites.

Finding out that your child has seen porn can be stressful and scary, but you're not alone. Regardless of how you’ve learned that your child is viewing porn — whether by stumbling across their browsing history, walking behind them on their laptop, or getting a Bark alert, it’s important to stay calm and talk to your child.

Your first instinct may be to punish them or get angry, but taking a gentler approach can really help you get through to your kid. Check out this blog post for thorough recommendations for how to handle the situation.

Kids aren't just going to Pornhub to watch porn. They're finding it on social media like Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest — even in message boards on fitness apps. They’re also finding it through YouTube videos, web searches, and Google Docs shared with friends. There’s truly no limit to the ways porn can be obtained today, unfortunately.

Bark can help you better understand what they’re encountering online and know when it’s time to have a conversation. Luckily, Bark knows all of these places and can restrict access —and alert you to — sexual content. We even scan text messages and saved photos & videos for porn.