Kidslox vs Qustodio:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Qustodio had more branded searches than Kidslox among parental control apps worldwide. Qustodio had about 110,000 branded searches, while Kidslox had 12,100. Qustodio made up 24.1% of all parental control app searches we track, and Kidslox accounted for 2.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about parental control apps, Qustodio appeared in all five answers and Kidslox in none.
Who do people search for more?
Qustodio, about 9 searches for every 1 for Kidslox
Who does AI mention more?
Qustodio, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Qustodio, the only one of the two named
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Top parental control apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Qustodio appeared in all five answers. Kidslox did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Google Family Link5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Qustodio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bark5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Net Nanny2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Norton1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kidslox0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about parental control apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which parental control app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best parental control apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best parental control app for managing a teenager's phone?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“parental control app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best parental control app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Is Kidslox or Qustodio more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kidslox and Qustodio by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six parental control apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Qustodio, Kidslox. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Family Link | Qustodio | Bark | Kidslox | Norton | Net Nanny |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55% | 30.2% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.8% | 26.8% | 7% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.8% | 23.4% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 67.7% | 20.2% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.1% | 23.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.7% | 23.6% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.5% | 23.9% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 60.9% | 27.2% | 6.1% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.2% | 23.6% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 68.8% | 20.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.3% | 23.9% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.96% |
| Sep 2026 | 66% | 24.1% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.79% |
How has the Kidslox and Qustodio comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Qustodio was ahead of Kidslox in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kidslox’s share of searches among parental control apps worldwide held steady at 2.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qustodio’s share of searches among parental control apps worldwide moved from 30.2% to 24.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 110K.
How did search popularity change for parental control apps worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Qustodio worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 135K to 110K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kidslox’s and Qustodio’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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