Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? You’ve come to the right place.
General
What does Bark do?
Bark is a parental controls company that helps parents protect their children online and in real life. We have a suite of products that families can choose from:
Content Monitoring
Bark monitors your child’s texts, email, YouTube, and 30+ apps and social media platforms for issues like cyberbullying, adult content, sexual predators, profanity, suicidal ideation, threats of violence, and more.
Parents receive text or email alerts only when something potentially problematic occurs online.
How much does Bark cost?
Phone
The Bark Phone is free! No hefty deposit or long contract is required, and after 90 days, the phone is yours to keep.
Our monthly subscription plans range from $39/month to $89/month.
Starter plan:
- $39/month for unlimited talk, text, and no internet, app store, or games
Advanced plans:
- $49/month for unlimited talk, text, and Wi-Fi only (no data)
- $59/month for unlimited talk, text, and 4GB data
- $69/month for unlimited talk, text, and 8GB data
- $89/month for unlimited talk, text, and data
App
The Bark App costs $14/month or $99 annually.
How does Bark work?
- Bark monitors your child's online activity
- You get an alert when something needs your attention
- You stay in control of the rest
How do I get started with Bark?
The easiest way to get started is to visit our sign-up page or download the Bark parent app.
What makes Bark unique?
With sophisticated A.I., we're able to alert parents and guardians to issues like cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, sexting, and more.
Is the Bark app hard to install?
Nope! You can connect your child’s accounts and devices to Bark in a few minutes.
Do I need a computer to set up the Bark App?
No, but how you get set up with Bark depends on your child's device.
Is my child's data secure?
Absolutely. At Bark, security is paramount. Our website uses SSL encryption and all analyzed data is stored within an encrypted database.
What languages do you support?
Our algorithms are currently trained in English, Spanish, and Afrikaans.
Content Monitoring
What will my child think about Bark's content monitoring?
Kids are generally receptive to Bark once they learn that we protect them online while also giving them more privacy.
What platforms does Bark monitor?
Bark monitors 30+ of the most popular social media platforms and apps, as well as text messages and saved photos and videos on devices. Check out an interactive list here based on what type of device your child has.
Can Bark monitor deleted texts?
If your child changes the passwords to their email or social media accounts, causing Bark to stop monitoring them, you’ll be notified.
Does Bark analyze images and videos?
Yes, Bark analyzes images and videos for nudity, violence, and other inappropriate content.
Website Blocking & Screen Time
What devices are supported?
Our screen time management feature works on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire, and Chromebooks.
You can check device compatibility here.
Can I set different screen time hours for each of my children?
Absolutely! You can create a different schedule for each of your children.
Can I block categories of websites along with specific websites?
Yes, our web filtering feature lets you manage access to up to 18 different website categories.
Bark Phone
What kind of phone is the Bark Phone?
The Bark Phone is a Samsung A16.
How much does the Bark Phone cost?
The Bark Phone is $10/month for 24 months.
What does the Bark Phone come with?
Every Bark Phone comes with:
- Unlimited talk and text
- Bark Premium subscription for the entire family
- Quick start guide for easy setup
Bark Watch
What type of watch is the Bark Watch?
The Bark watch is a Schok Chronovolt CV16.
How much does the Bark Watch cost?
The Bark Watch total monthly charge is $22/month.
What is Bark Home?
Bark Home is a small device that connects to your Wi-Fi router to manage screen time and block websites on all of the internet-connected devices in your home.