Frequently asked questions
What is child-time?
Parental control for a child's Windows 10/11 computer. You set a daily limit and bedtime hours from your phone, see which apps your child used, and your child can earn extra minutes by completing tasks you approve.
Is it spyware?
No. Your child sees the timer, the rules and every message — the program works openly. It doesn't read chats or window contents. Screenshots are off by default; if you turn them on, the child is notified of each one.
What exactly do parents see?
Which apps your child used and for how many minutes, by day and week; completed tasks; your family chat. child-time does not track or filter websites.
What happens when time runs out?
The child gets pop-up warnings with a sound at 15, 5 and 1 minute left. When time is up, a full-screen “time's up” message appears and the child can ask you for more time or complete a task. You can also add 15, 30 or 60 minutes yourself from the dashboard with one tap.
Can my child get around it?
Changing the PC clock doesn't help — the program checks the server's time. If the program is removed from startup, a watchdog task brings it back. Turning off the internet doesn't lift the limits either — the program keeps applying your latest rules offline. A child with administrator rights can still find ways around it, so give your child a standard (non-admin) Windows account.
Can I limit just one game or app?
Yes. Pick any app your child has used — Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, a Steam game, Discord — and allow it only at certain hours, after a daily minute limit, or pause it completely. Guides: Roblox, Fortnite, Steam, Discord.
Can it block websites or YouTube?
No — child-time doesn't filter websites. It counts the browser as one app, so you can limit or pause the browser as a whole, but not individual sites. For website filtering, use your router's or your DNS provider's family filter alongside child-time.
Does it work for several kids on one computer?
Yes. Give each child their own Windows account and install child-time under each one. Every child gets their own limit, bedtime hours, tasks and reports. How to set it up.
Do I need a phone app?
There's nothing to download from an app store. Open my.child-time.app in your phone's browser and add it to your home screen — it works like an app, with notifications. Step by step.
Does my child need a Microsoft account?
No. child-time works with ordinary local Windows accounts. How it compares to Microsoft Family Safety.
Which devices are supported?
The program runs on Windows 10 and 11. The parent dashboard works in any modern browser on a phone or computer. Mac, Chromebook and game consoles aren't supported.
What language is the program in?
The parent dashboard and this website are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Kazakh. The Windows program on the child's computer speaks English or Russian: it picks the language automatically from the Windows display language.
Can I get notifications in Telegram?
Yes. Connect the Telegram bot in the dashboard and approve tasks and time requests with one tap. A second adult with full management access can connect their own Telegram too.
Can both parents or a grandparent use it?
Yes. Invite another adult by link or QR code with view-only or full management access. Everyone uses their own login, and you can revoke access at any time. How sharing works.
How much does it cost?
child-time is free during the beta — no card, no ads. Pricing.
Windows says “Windows protected your PC”. Is it safe?
The beta program isn't code-signed yet, so Windows shows this warning for new apps. Click “More info” → “Run anyway”. Installation guide.
How do I uninstall it and delete my data?
Remotely from the dashboard (⚙️ Account → “Remove program from this PC”), or on the PC with the parent password. Your account and all data are deleted with one button. Full guide.