Check whether your kid's device has app and site blocking turned on
Check whether your kid's device has app and site blocking turned on
Test whether an app or site is blocked
Test whether an app or site is blocked
These methods work for iPhones, iPads, Androids, Bark Phones, and any device filtered by Bark Home on your home network.
Method A: Use Bark's testing page
Method A: Use Bark's testing page
On your child's device, open a browser like Safari or Chrome.
Go to
http://screentime.report.
Tap the app or category you'd like to test (like Snapchat).
Check the result:
Page doesn't load — Bark is blocking it. If you expected it to be allowed, use this guide to allow it and try again. Changes may take a few minutes.
Page loads with a message — Bark is not blocking it. If you expected it to be blocked, double-check you blocked it under the correct profile and tap Retry the test. Changes may take a few minutes.
Method B: Test the app or site directly
Method B: Test the app or site directly
On your kid's device, open up the site or app you'd like to test.
Try to refresh the feed, send a message, or do something that requires an internet connection.
Check the result:
App or site doesn't load or refresh — Bark is blocking it. If you expected it to be allowed, use this guide to allow it. Changes may take a few minutes.
App or site loads normally — Bark is allowing it. If you expected it to be blocked, double-check you blocked it under the correct profile. Changes may take a few minutes.
Method C: Check for grayed out apps (Bark Phone and Watch only)
Method C: Check for grayed out apps (Bark Phone and Watch only)
Unlock the Bark Phone or Watch.
Swipe up to view installed apps on Bark Phone, and swipe left to right to view installed apps on Bark Watch.
Check whether the app is grayed out. If you just blocked it, wait a few minutes, ensure it has a consistent internet connection, and restart the device if needed.