eSafely
Developer(s)NetSpark
Stable release
1.6 (Firefox), 1.1.10 (Chrome) 1.0.0.1 (Internet Explorer), 1.1.2 (Safari)
Operating systemCross-Platform
PlatformInternet Explorer Extension, Firefox Extension, Chrome Extension, Safari Extension
LicenseProprietary
Websitehttp://www.esafely.com http://www.netspark.com

eSafely is a free parental controls browser extension. It was first developed by web filtering technology company NetSpark in 2013 for the Google Chrome browser and today is available for Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Google Chrome, and offers cross-platform support.[1]

History

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eSafely was developed by internet filtering technology developer NetSpark Ltd[2] in 2013. NetSpark offers web content filtering solutions. Founded in 2008, its core product line provides ISP oriented network level filtering solutions that combine URL blocking with real-time in-page content inspection and filtering techniques.[2]

With the launch of eSafely, the company's focus expanded to include a focus on the consumer market, integrating its real-time and image filtering capabilities to deliver a parental control. This control can be used as a stand-alone parental control option or as an added layer of protection in conjunction with other filtering solutions.[3]

Parent control features

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Kid Safe Facebook

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Inspects and filters images being displayed during the Facebook session, removing any image identified as pornographic or suspected to be, powered by NetSpark's graphics inspection engine. Additionally, monitors chat sessions for cyberbullying and replaces offending messages with emoticons to defuse potentially harmful conversations.[1]

Kid Safe YouTube

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Enforces YouTube's native safe mode (even during secure sessions), and removes the confirmation button that grants access to 18+ tagged content when not logged in.[4]

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Delivers search results powered by NetSpark's safe search engine, filtered of any adult/pornographic results.[4]

Kid Safe Images

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Implements image filtering on Wikipedia and on adult sites to remove inappropriate images to prevent accidental exposure to harmful images.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "eSafely Parental Control: Block Porn Videos, Safe Search for Kids read more: http://www.geekomad.com/2013/11/esafely-parental-control-block-porn.html#ixzz32uDVDFZX". Geek O Mad. Retrieved 27 May 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  2. ^ a b "NetSpark". Crunchbase. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Block adult and Inappropriate contents on the Internet with eSafely". Technodify. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  4. ^ a b "eSafely Protects Your Children From Inappropriate Online Content". Addictive Tips. Retrieved 27 May 2014.

Category:Content-control software Category:Internet safety