Before getting started, make sure you've set up mobile or in-home screen time and filtering on your child's devices. The Bark Phone and Bark Watch already come with screen time and filtering set up.
Child profiles
Child profiles
Child profiles are the individual kids you've added to Bark.
Block apps and sites for a child profile
From your parent app / dashboard, tap on the profile you'd like to manage.
Tap Apps & internet.
Tap Rules under the appropriate routine.
Browse the categories and tap the dropdown to expand them.
If you find the app under a category, block it.
If you don't see it, use the 🔎 search bar or Bark Assistant.
If it's still not found, it's likely covered by a category rule like Social Media or Games. You can also add a URL exception for that specific app.
Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect.
When an app or site is blocked, it may appear to:
Not refresh
Load slowly
Fail to send or receive messages
Show a network error
Add URL exceptions for a child profile
If you don't see a toggle for a specific app or site, it may be covered by a category rule. You can add a URL exception to block it directly.
From your parent app / dashboard, tap on the profile you'd like to manage.
Tap Apps & internet.
Tap Rules under the appropriate routine.
Tap Custom content at the top.
Tap Block access to add blocked URLs of sites / apps that would normally be allowed by your other rules.
Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect.
To remove a URL exception, tap X next to it.
Home profiles
Home profiles
Home profiles appear under Bark Home in your parent app or dashboard with a 👋 or 🏠:
Block apps and sites for a home profile
From your parent app / dashboard, tap on the profile you'd like to manage.
Tap Apps & internet.
Tap Rules under the appropriate routine.
Browse the categories and tap the dropdown to expand them.
If you find the app under a category, block it.
If you don't see it, use the 🔎 search bar or Bark Assistant.
If it's still not found, it's likely covered by a category rule like blocking Social Media or Games. You can also add a URL exception for that specific app.
Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect.
Add URL exceptions for a home profile
If you don't see a toggle for a specific app or site, it may be covered by a category rule. You can add a URL exception to block it directly.
From your parent app / dashboard, tap on the profile you'd like to manage.
Tap Apps & internet.
Tap Rules under the appropriate routine.
Tap Custom content at the top.
Tap Block access to add blocked URLs of sites / apps that would normally be allowed by your other rules.
Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect.
To remove a URL exception, tap X next to it.
Need more help?
Check out our screen time troubleshooting guide.