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Install SafeGuard on Chrome

Free Chrome extension that blocks bad words and the endless scroll.

⏱ Takes about 5 minutes

Why bother?

SafeGuard adds keyword blocking and a parent PIN to Chrome. It also hides addictive feeds like YouTube Shorts, TikTok For You, and Reddit's front page.

Do this, in order

  1. 1

    On the kid's computer, open Chrome

    Sign in with the kid's Google account.
  2. 2

    Go to the SafeGuard extension page

    From our home page, click the Chrome button.
  3. 3

    Click Add to Chrome

    Then Add Extension when the popup appears.
  4. 4

    Click the puzzle icon in the toolbar

    Pin the SafeGuard icon so it's always visible.
  5. 5

    Click SafeGuard → Set parent PIN

    Pick 4 digits your child doesn't know.
  6. 6

    Pick an age group and turn on Feed Blockers

    This hides Shorts, For You and the Reddit homepage.

You did it. 🎉

Tell your kid you set this up, and why. It works way better when it's not a secret.