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Norton Family review

A parental control service from Norton with web, search, video and location supervision, also bundled in Norton 360 Deluxe.

By the KeenVerdict research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

Features (40%)
8.0
Ease of use (30%)
8.2
Value (30%)
8.6

Norton Family focuses on visibility. Parents set web browsing rules, see the terms their child searches for, review the YouTube videos watched on PCs and iOS devices, and view a 30-day map of an Android or iOS device's location history. School Time limits what a child can open during remote learning, and Access Request lets a child send a note when they disagree with a blocked site. On its own it costs $49.99 for the first year, and Norton includes it in Norton 360 Deluxe and Premium, so families already paying for Norton antivirus may have it already. Platform support is uneven: Norton says Mac and Windows 10 in S mode are not supported, and App Supervision works on Android and Windows. It is a good match for a Windows and Android home, less so for Mac users.

Who it is for

families with Windows PCs and Android phones

Price

$49.99 for the first year; included in Norton 360 Deluxe ($119.99 first year).

$49.99 /year Buy now Price shown is for the first year.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

  • Web Browsing rules that block unwanted content
  • Search supervision showing the terms a child searches for
  • Video Supervision listing YouTube videos watched on PCs and iOS devices
  • Location Supervision with a 30-day location history on Android and iOS
  • School Time to keep children focused during remote learning

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: $49.99 first-year price
  • Strength: Included at no extra cost in Norton 360 Deluxe and Premium
  • Strength: Access Request lets a child ask to unblock a site
  • Weakness: Mac and Windows 10 in S mode are not supported
  • Weakness: App Supervision works on Android and Windows only
  • Weakness: The $49.99 price is for the first year; renewal costs more

Key facts

  • Price: $49.99 for the first year
  • Platforms: Windows, Android, iOS (no Mac)
  • Location history: 30 days on Android and iOS
  • Bundles: Included in Norton 360 Deluxe and Premium

Where it ranks

Norton Family is No. 8 in our Best Parental Control Apps verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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