Question 1

What does Wardenly's web filtering block?

Accepted Answer

You choose whole categories — adult content, gambling and more — plus your own custom block list. Filtering works across browsers on the device, and blocked attempts appear in your alerts so you see what your child ran into.

Question 2

Is web filtering available on the free plan?

Accepted Answer

No. Web filtering is a paid feature starting with Essential — it is the plan's anchor feature, alongside per-app limits. The free plan covers screen time, app blocking, time requests and SOS.

Question 3

Can my child get around it with a VPN or Tor?

Accepted Answer

Common workarounds are covered: Tor access is blocked on paid plans, and Pro's strict mode keeps filtering on even if someone tries to switch it off — no toggle, no bypass.

Question 4

Does SafeSearch stay on if my child uses another browser?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Wardenly enforces SafeSearch for Google and Bing everywhere on the device, not just inside a single browser — so switching browsers or opening an incognito tab doesn't turn it off.

Question 5

Can Wardenly read what my child types online?

Accepted Answer

No. Wardenly logs the sites and searches that hit your filters for your activity log, but it never reads messages, DMs, calls or contacts. That boundary is permanent.

The web, filtered before it reaches them

What you get

Category filtering

Locked SafeSearch

Custom lists & activity log

Questions parents ask

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