Parental Control Software Market Report 2025

This Parental Control Software market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The parental control software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.16 billion in 2024 to $2.48 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the rise in internet usage among children, increasing concerns about online safety, the proliferation of digital devices, the expansion of social media platforms, and the rising demand for screen time management.

The parental control software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.25 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing integration with smart home devices, heightened awareness of digital addiction, growing use of remote learning platforms, demand for comprehensive digital family protection solutions, and evolving regulatory frameworks enhancing online safety standards. Major trends in the forecast period include the adoption of AI-driven monitoring features, integration with IoT devices, personalized and adaptive control settings, greater emphasis on data privacy and security, advancements in real-time activity reporting and analytics, and the adoption of cloud-based solutions.

The increasing internet penetration is expected to drive the growth of the parental control software market in the future. The Internet, a global network of interconnected computers and servers, enables data transmission and access to information through various platforms and services such as email, social media, and streaming by adhering to defined protocols. The rise in internet penetration is fueled by digital communication, online streaming, e-commerce, and improved internet infrastructure. Parental control software allows parents to regulate and monitor their children's online activities by setting usage limits, filtering inappropriate content, and tracking browsing habits. This software protects children from online risks and promotes responsible internet use. For example, a January 2024 report by the Pew Research Center, a US-based nonpartisan American think tank, indicated that the percentage of U.S. adults using the Internet increased from 91% in 2021 to 95% in 2023. Thus, the increasing internet penetration is driving the growth of the parental control software market.

Key companies in the parental control software market are focusing on developing advanced technologies, such as AI-powered monitoring apps, to establish specific boundaries for protecting children's online activities. An AI-powered monitoring app is a software application that uses artificial intelligence to oversee and manage user activities. It tracks children's online behavior, identifies potential risks, and offers recommendations for digital safety. For instance, in February 2023, Reason Cybersecurity Ltd., a US-based cybersecurity company, launched FamilyKeeper, a parental control app for Android and iOS. This app enables parents to monitor their children's social media interactions, track their location through the child's device, and manage screen addiction by setting time limits on device usage. FamilyKeeper also provides guidance on mitigating online risks and navigating digital challenges, offering tips and best practices for parents. Its suite of tools includes geolocation, screen time scheduling, and keyword monitoring to address various digital safety concerns.

In September 2022, Gen Digital Inc., a US-based software company specializing in cybersecurity software and services, merged with Avast Antivirus for an undisclosed amount. This merger provides strategic benefits, including the opportunity to strengthen their combined cybersecurity offerings and expand their customer base. Avast Antivirus, a cybersecurity software company based in the Czech Republic, is known for its internet security applications. The merger allows both companies to enhance their market presence and deliver more comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to a broader audience.

Major companies operating in the parental control software market are NETGEAR INC., AO Kaspersky Lab, ESET spol. s r.o., Bitdefender, Panda Security S.L.U, F-Secure Corporation, Webroot Software Inc., Securly Inc., Sophos Ltd., Covenant Eyes Inc., Qustodio LLC, Bark Technologies Inc., Net Nanny, Mobicip LLC, Screen Time Labs Ltd., Norton Family, Surfblocker, Kidgy, Spyrix, GRYPHON Online Safety Inc., OurPact.

North America was the largest region in the parental control software market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the parental control software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the parental control software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Parental control software comprises tools and applications that enable parents to monitor, manage, and restrict their children's access to digital content and online activities. These tools are designed to protect children from inappropriate content, cyberbullying, internet predators, and excessive screen time.

The primary types of devices for parental control software include smartphones and tablets, computers and video game consoles, digital televisions, and other devices. Smartphones and tablets are portable devices combining phone and computer functions. Parental control software on these devices helps manage online activities, ensure age-appropriate content, and limit screen time. These devices run on various operating systems, such as Windows, Android, and iOS (iPhone operating system), and may offer cross-platform or multiplatform compatibility. Pricing for these tools varies, with options available both free and paid. Deployment options for these applications include on-premise and cloud-based solutions, serving various settings such as residential, commercial, and educational institutions.

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The parental control software market consists revenues earned by entities by providing services such as content filtering, website blocking, time limits, real-time alerts, and social media monitoring. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The parental control software market also includes sales of wearable devices, security cameras, and smart home hubs. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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