Start with a free kids browser for Windows, then upgrade to Family when you want unlimited sites, add a second child, or want schedules and requests. Kidsplorer controls browsing inside Kidsplorer; other browsers and apps need separate controls.
Free
One computer and one child profile. Create your account in the app. No credit card.
- ✓ 1 Windows device
- ✓ 1 child profile
- ✓ Basic guardian dashboard
- ✓ 10 curated starter sites, ready to use
- ✓ Configuration sync for one computer
- ✗ No screen time schedule
- ✗ No site or time requests from your child
Family
About $0.83 per device per month with five devices
For families who want unlimited sites, a second child, schedules or request approvals.
- ✓ Up to 5 Windows devices — via the Microsoft Store
- ✓ Unlimited approved sites
- ✓ Screen time schedule
- ✓ Device protection: kiosk mode, browser lock, app-switching prevention (Kidsplorer window only; other apps and browsers need separate controls, so use a standard Windows account for your child)
- ✓ Cloud sync across devices
- ✓ Guardian dashboard on the web
- ✓ Email site and time-request approvals
- ✓ Time extension requests
- ✓ 30-day browsing activity
Install free first. Upgrade to Family from your guardian dashboard. Cancel any time in the billing portal; paid access continues through the period you paid for, then your account moves to Free.
Free is for a focused first setup
Free includes one device and one profile, with 10 curated starter sites, ready to use. An account and internet connection are required for setup and configuration sync. Free does not include schedules, and your child cannot send you site or time requests.
When to upgrade to Family
Family is $49.99/year. Families usually upgrade when:
- They want unlimited approved sites. Family has unlimited custom sites.
- A second child needs their own profile. Family supports up to five profiles and five Windows devices.
- They want schedules. Set several allowed time windows per weekday and one daily limit.
- They want requests. A child can ask for a blocked site or 15 more minutes, and you approve by email.
See the Family plan features and how to set it up .
Kidsplorer pricing questions
Is the Free plan a trial?
When do I need Family?
Can a child on the Free plan request a site?
Who manages application updates?
What happens after cancellation?
Does Kidsplorer control other browsers and apps?
Free stays free
Evaluate Kidsplorer on one Windows computer
The Free plan gives you the core approved-site workflow with no credit card. Upgrade from the billing portal when you need more.