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Introduction

Bark provides a suite of parental control tools designed to protect children online and in real life. Key features include:

  • Content Monitoring: AI-powered scanning of texts, social media, images, videos, and audio for issues like cyberbullying, self-harm, and inappropriate content.
  • Screen Time Management: Custom schedules for app use and internet access to create healthy digital boundaries.
  • Website and App Blocking: Filtering inappropriate content and restricting access to specific apps and websites.
  • Location Tracking: Live GPS, location alerts, and check-ins for real-time awareness of a child's whereabouts.
  • Bark Phone & Watch: Devices with built-in monitoring and tamper-proof controls.

Bark's solutions cater to parents, families, and organizations seeking to ensure digital safety and well-being for children and teens. It offers personalized insights and expert recommendations to help navigate challenging situations.

Latest News

Bark for Schools+ What's New? Faster Answers, Faster Alerts, and Eyes on the Tools Kids Are Actually Using | Bark

Bark for Schools+ What's New? Faster Answers, Faster Alerts, and Eyes on the Tools Kids Are Actually Using | Bark

8/4/2026

Bark for Schools+ What's New? Faster Answers, Faster Alerts, and Eyes on the Tools Kids Are Actually Using | Bark Bark Community Partner Resources # Bark for Schools+ What’s New? Faster Answers, Faster Alerts, and Eyes on the Tools Kids Are Actually Using Updated 30/07/2026 --- If you talk to e...

How the Bark Phone Grows with Your Child | Bark

How the Bark Phone Grows with Your Child | Bark

8/4/2026

How the Bark Phone Grows with Your Child | Bark The Bark Blog # How the Bark Phone Grows with Your Child Allison Scovell | July 23, 2026 Buying a phone for a kid feels like a one-time decision, but it never really is. The phone that made sense for your 8-year-old with only talk, text, maybe a fe...

Why Parents Should Know About Sammy’s Law | Bark

Why Parents Should Know About Sammy’s Law | Bark

8/4/2026

Why Parents Should Know About Sammy’s Law | Bark The Bark Blog # Why Parents Should Know About Sammy’s Law Allison Scovell | July 15, 2026 Over the last couple of decades, parents have gained more tools and resources to help keep their kids safer online. The problem is, all of that technology ca...

New in North Carolina: Bark now approved for purchase under the NC Innovations Waiver | Bark

New in North Carolina: Bark now approved for purchase under the NC Innovations Waiver | Bark

8/4/2026

New in North Carolina: Bark now approved for purchase under the NC Innovations Waiver | Bark Bark Community Partner Resources # New in North Carolina: Bark now approved for purchase under the NC Innovations Waiver Updated 24/07/2026 --- North Carolina individuals with intellectual and developme...

Big News for Wisconsin: Bark is now approved through IRIS (and CLTS) | Bark

Big News for Wisconsin: Bark is now approved through IRIS (and CLTS) | Bark

8/4/2026

Big News for Wisconsin: Bark is now approved through IRIS (and CLTS) | Bark Bark Community Partner Resources # Big News for Wisconsin: Bark is now approved through IRIS (and CLTS) Updated 24/07/2026 --- Bark is already Medicaid-approved for children through the CLTS waiver in Wisconsin, and now...

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Pricing

Pricing Model: Subscription

The Bark Phone

Get the phone with custom controls and Bark’s monitoring built-in.

$10/mo for 24 months + Bark plan
monthly

The Bark Watch

Monitor texts, track location, and manage contacts on the best kids’ smart watch.

$7/mo for 24 months + Bark plan
monthly

The Bark App

Add Bark’s monitoring and parental controls to iPhones, Androids, tablets & more.

Starts at $14/mo
monthly

The Bark Home

From TVs to gaming consoles, Bark Home lets you manage internet-connected devices.

Starts at $6/mo
monthly

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