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Google Family Link: 2026 Updates

Google has improved Family Link with better teen supervision controls.

Published: 2026-03-15

What Changed

Google Family Link now offers improved location sharing accuracy, better app activity reports, and new controls for YouTube Shorts viewing time for teens aged 13-17.

What to Review

  • •Update Family Link app on your phone
  • •Review new YouTube Shorts time controls
  • •Check app activity reports for any new apps

Parent Actions

  1. 1Update Google Family Link to the latest version
  2. 2Configure the new YouTube Shorts time limits
  3. 3Review and adjust app permission approvals

Full app guide

View the complete Google safety guide

This is practical educational content to support families. For case-specific concerns about a child's safety, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or your local safeguarding team.

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Last reviewed: 2026-03-30