Guardian works at the network level — no apps on kids' devices, no browser extensions, nothing to install or maintain.
Log into your router and change the DNS setting to Guardian's servers. It takes under 5 minutes. We send you step-by-step instructions for your specific router model.
Every DNS request on your network passes through Guardian. Adult content, gambling, malware, and other harmful categories are blocked silently and instantly — on every device.
Every Sunday morning, an email lands in your inbox. What each child browsed, what we blocked, and a clear one-liner: action needed or all clear.
Guardian blocks at the DNS layer — before content even loads. No browser extension needed. Works across every app on every device.
iPhones, Androids, laptops, Chromebooks, smart TVs. If it's on your WiFi, Guardian is watching over it.
One email every Sunday. Per-child summaries, what got blocked, and a plain-English verdict: all clear or action needed.
On the Family plan, serious events — adult content attempts, gambling sites, sudden high activity — trigger an immediate notification.
Each child gets their own profile. See activity, blocked attempts, and usage patterns broken out individually.
Turn categories on or off: adult content, gambling, social media, gaming, violence. You decide what's appropriate for your family.
Because Guardian works at the router level, VPN workarounds and private browsing modes don't help. There's nothing to uninstall on a device.
Browse a full log of your network's DNS requests. See what sites were visited, when, and on which device.
| DNS-level | No hardware | No device install | Weekly digest | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian | $5–12/mo | ||||
| Circle | $129 + $9.99/mo | ||||
| Qustodio | $54.95/yr | ||||
| OpenDNS | Free / $19.95/yr |
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