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Norton Family review

Norton's parental control service for web supervision, time limits and activity reports on Windows, Android and iOS.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 8, 2026

Performance (40%)
7.6
Ease of use (25%)
7.8
Value (35%)
8.2

Norton Family is a straightforward supervision tool from a familiar security brand. Parents can see the sites their children visit and block unsuitable ones, see the search terms and videos that interest them, and keep track of the apps they download. Time Supervision lets you set limits or schedule the times and days a child can use a Windows PC, Android or iOS device, and School Time cuts online distractions during remote learning. Reports arrive by email or sit in the web Parent Portal. The standalone price is $49.99 for the first year, and Norton Family is also included in Norton 360 Deluxe and Premium, which makes it close to free for households already paying for one of those. The gaps are notable: Macs and Windows 10 in S mode are not supported, Norton says not all features work on all platforms, and it has none of the social or message alerts found in Bark or Qustodio Complete.

Who it is for

Families who already use Norton 360 or want simple web and time supervision on Windows PCs.

Price

$49.99 for the first year (about $4.17 a month), then the regular renewal price; included in Norton 360 Deluxe and Premium.

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Key features

  • Web supervision that shows sites visited and blocks unsuitable content
  • Time limits and schedules for Windows PC, Android and iOS devices
  • Search terms and viewed videos visible to parents
  • App supervision for apps a child downloads or installs
  • School Time to limit online distractions during remote learning, with email reports and a Parent Portal

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Included with Norton 360 Deluxe and Premium
  • Strength: Shows children's search terms and viewed videos
  • Strength: Email activity reports and a web Parent Portal
  • Weakness: Mac and Windows 10 in S mode are not supported
  • Weakness: Not all features are available on every platform
  • Weakness: Displayed price applies to the first year only

Key facts

  • Price: $49.99 for the first year
  • Platforms: Windows, Android, iOS
  • Not supported: Mac, Windows 10 in S mode
  • Bundled with: Norton 360 Deluxe and Norton 360 Premium
  • Reports: Email reports and Parent Portal

Where it ranks

Norton Family is No. 9 in our Best Parental Control Apps verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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