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Norton Family
Comprehensive parental control from Norton Security
As of 30 August 2026, Norton Family starts at $49.99/year. Norton Family is part of Norton's security suite and provides parental controls for managing children's online safety. Softwr lists it under Parenting. Norton Family is made by Norton LifeLock, launched in 1991, available on Web, iOS, Android, Windows.
Overview
What Norton Family does
Norton Family is part of Norton's security suite and provides parental controls for managing children's online safety. Features include web monitoring, app management, screen time controls, and location tracking. Norton Family integrates with Norton's antivirus protection to provide comprehensive device and online security.
What people use it for
- Parental monitoring and child device management
- Web content filtering and screen time controls
- Location tracking and device lock capabilities for Android/iOS
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Where it falls short
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- Norton Family can only be installed on a child's Windows PC, iOS or Android device, with no macOS support
- Windows 10 in S mode is explicitly excluded
- Not all features are available on all supported platforms
- Location Supervision is not available in all countries and must be activated before use
- Video Supervision covers only videos watched on YouTube.com and does not track YouTube videos embedded in other sites or blogs
- Mobile App Supervision shows and controls apps only on Android devices
- The Android app relies on the AccessibilityService API to see websites viewed and to stop the child removing permissions
- Features require the child's device to have an internet or data plan and to be turned on
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Pricing
What Norton Family costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Norton 360 Deluxe
$49.99 /yr
- Antivirus protection
- Parental controls
- Screen time limits
- App monitoring
- Up to 5 devices
Norton 360 Premium
$99.99 /yr
- Everything in Deluxe
- Location tracking
- Advanced monitoring
- VPN included
- Unlimited devices
Capabilities
Features
Antivirus protection
Web monitoring
App blocking
Screen time management
Location tracking
Activity reports
Social media monitoring
Custom alerts
Norton antivirus
Integration with Norton antivirus
Device manufacturers
Integration with Device manufacturers
Military-grade encryption
Military-grade encryption security feature
Real-time protection
Real-time protection security feature
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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How much does Norton Family cost?
Norton Family costs $49.99 per year for a single annual subscription. This is the only plan offered; there are no monthly billing or tiered options available.
SourceIs there a free trial for Norton Family?
Yes, Norton Family offers a free 30-day trial. A payment method is required at sign-up and will be charged at the end of the trial unless you cancel before the trial period ends.
SourceWhat devices does Norton Family support?
Norton Family supports Windows, Android, and iOS devices. Mac is not supported for parental control features. Features include web filtering, time limits, app monitoring, location tracking, and instant device lock.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Norton Family
- Company
- Norton LifeLock
- Based in
- Tempe, AZ
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