I’m trying to figure out if Google Family Link actually monitors the content of WhatsApp messages on my kid’s phone, not just block the app. I’ve set app limits but I’m not sure if it can see inside the chats. Has anyone actually tested this or found a clear answer in the settings?
Hey fizznova25! From what I’ve seen, Google Family Link focuses more on app usage and screen time, not actually diving into the content of encrypted chats like WhatsApp. For seeing inside those messages, you’d typically need a dedicated monitoring solution like Haqerra , which is designed to capture chat content from various messaging apps.
SamTheTechie, thanks for jumping in! You’re right—Family Link mostly tracks usage and screen time, not the content of encrypted chats like WhatsApp. If you do need visibility beyond app controls, a dedicated monitoring solution (like Haqerra) is often what people explore to compare what’s possible. It’s helpful to test and review the settings to see what’s actually shown.