{"id":2506,"date":"2025-07-24T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qustodio.com\/2020\/08\/20\/how-to-keep-your-kids-online-searches-safe\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T10:16:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T10:16:27","slug":"how-to-keep-your-kids-online-searches-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qustodio.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-kids-online-searches-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"How to keep your kids’ online searches safe"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Whether you need to look up some data or are in the mood for a shopping spree, Google is probably your first port of call. With over 6 million searches carried out on the platform <\/span>every single minute<\/span><\/a>, you\u2019re not alone – and kids are just as likely to turn to the internet giant, or another search engine, to find what they\u2019re looking for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Having so much information readily available can definitely make life easier, but also creates concerns about what your children might stumble upon. <\/span>Teaching your kids safe internet habits and supporting them with the help of Qustodio\u2019s parental control tools<\/b> will go a long way to keeping them safe. Read on for our tips.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Switch on Safe Search<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Many search engines have built-in tools to improve safety. Google and Bing\u2019s <\/span>SafeSearch<\/b><\/a> feature removes explicit content<\/b>, such as adult images and graphic violence, from search results. Meanwhile, <\/span>YouTube\u2019s Restricted Mode <\/span><\/a>prevents your child from seeing inappropriate videos when they search on the platform, as well as hiding video comments and live streams.<\/span><\/p>\n

These two features are an easy way to get some peace of mind, and both can be managed with Qustodio. Just log in to your Qustodio account and go to your child\u2019s <\/span>Web filtering<\/b> settings. Switch on <\/span>Enforce Safe Search<\/b>. This will switch on restrictions for Google, Bing, and YouTube – and also prevent your child from being able to turn them off in their browser settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Be aware of what your child is searching for<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Keeping an eye on what your child is searching for has numerous benefits: You\u2019ll be the first to know if your child searches for anything concerning, and you\u2019ll get a good insight of what\u2019s on their mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s not realistic to sit right next to your child as they browse the web. That\u2019s where Qustodio\u2019s activity timeline comes in handy: it shows their full search history so you can stay in the know even when you\u2019re not in the same room. Qustodio\u2019s dashboard also gives an overview of searches, showing which words they\u2019re most frequently looking for so you can look out for any trends. Prepped with this information, you can <\/span>strike up a conversation with your child when it\u2019s most relevant<\/b>, whether it\u2019s regarding something you\u2019re concerned about or simply to jump in and help them with a homework query.<\/span><\/p>\n

To monitor your child\u2019s searches with Qustodio, you just need to head to their profile and scroll to the <\/span>Web searches<\/b> card for an overview, or go to their <\/span>Timeline<\/b> to see every search in chronological order.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Receive AI-powered search alerts<\/b><\/h2>\n

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For some parents, checking every single search might not be ideal – you\u2019d prefer to just <\/span>know if there\u2019s something you should be concerned about<\/b>. Qustodio allows you to do this with its AI-driven search alerts. When switched on, you\u2019ll receive a push notification and an email if your child searches for something potentially worrying, such as content related to:<\/span><\/p>\n