Global Parental Control Software Market Size By Device Type (Computer & Video Games, Mobiles), By Operating System (IOS, Android), By Deployment (Cloud Based, On-premises), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Parental Control Software Market Size And Forecast

Parental Control Software Market size was valued at USD 1.54 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 4.78 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 13.01% from 2023 to 2030.

The Global Parental Control Software Market is expected to showcase substantial growth during the forecasted period with a boost in the market demand due to rising online threats and cyberbullying practices. The extensive use of social media platforms by children is a significant driving factor for this market. The Global Parental Control Software Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Parental Control Software Market Definition

So, parental control software? It's basically a tool that helps you filter what your kids see online. Super useful for parents, because it lets you keep an eye on what they're doing. Think of it as a shield against cyberbullying, gaming addiction, online creeps, and other nasty stuff that kids shouldn't be exposed to. Parental control software gives you a bunch of ways to manage things, like– Filter and block content that parents don’t want children to see, such as violence, and restrict what information is shared, set time limitations for your children’s online usage, control when the children are allowed to use the internet, set up individual profiles for each family member so that they have the right amount of access and many others.

You know, these days, Windows and Mac computers, plus smartphones and tablets, all come with built-in parental controls. But sometimes, those aren't enough, and that's where third-party programs come in – they can give you even more options. It's pretty obvious why parental controls are great. They really help parents relax, knowing their kids are safer online. We're talking about seriously cutting down the chances of kids stumbling across nasty pictures or videos or even running into creepy people online. Think of it as a digital babysitter, too – you can set it to limit access at certain times. And, let's be honest, it can also stop kids from doing dumb stuff by, you know, limiting what they can do.

Global Parental Control Software Market Overview

A number of new market participants have entered the industry, which may have impacted the overall growth of the Parental Control Software Market. Furthermore, the Parental Control Software Market is expected to expand as a result of product breakthroughs and ongoing research, which has resulted in market innovations. D-link recently released its latest Wi-Fi router, which allows parents to control their children’s internet usage. As a result of such capabilities in Wi-Fi routers, the Parental Control Software Market is predicted to increase rapidly.

In recent years, the availability of low-cost internet connections, as well as the development of smart devices such as smartphones, tablets, and PCs, has fueled the rise of the Parental Control Software industry. The growing popularity of social media platforms, as well as the long-term use of such platforms, has hazards. They are the breeding grounds for anti-social behavior, sexting, and other age-inappropriate activities. Cyberbullying and online games present issues that are particularly harmful to a child’s or adolescent’s mental health. These factors are primary drivers of the Parental Control Software industry.

Global Parental Control Software Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Parental Control Software Market is segmented on the basis of Device Type, Operating System, Deployment, And Geography.

Parental Control Software Market, By Device Type

• Computer & Video Games
• Mobiles
• Digital Television

Based on Device Type, the market is bifurcated into Computer & Video Games, Mobiles, and Digital Television. Mobiles segment is expected to hold the largest market share by 2030.

Parental Control Software Market, By Operating System

• IOS
• Android
• Windows

We're looking at a breakdown of the market based on Operating System, which basically comes down to IOS, Android, and Windows. It's predicted that Windows will be the top dog in 2030 when it comes to market share. And get this – Windows actually has a really handy parental control tool built right in! You can peek at their online comings and goings, block stuff you don't want them seeing (websites, apps, games – the whole shebang), and even block websites for free.

Parental Control Software Market, By Deployment

• Cloud Based
• On-premises

Based on Deployment, the market is bifurcated into Cloud Based and On-premises. During the forecast period, the On-premises Deployment segment is anticipated to experience rapid growth. The software can run on a user’s own infrastructure when it is configured to run on-premises, also known as self-hosted. With on-premises hosting, users can fully control and own the platform, which offers improved security and data management options. The market for parental control software is being driven by rising access to internet-connected media devices such as smartphones, desktop computers, laptops, and tablets as well as rising child usage of social media sites.

Parental Control Software Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

When we look at the Global Parental Control Software Market by region, we see it's broken down into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. We're expecting North America to really take the lead and dominate the market in the coming years. Why? Well, online learning has just exploded in popularity in the United States as the internet and education have come together. And with businesses, schools, and universities going remote because of the pandemic, online education is seeing even more use. You can find more about online learning trends here.

Key Players

The “Global Parental Control Software Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Symantec Corporation, Kaspersky, Qustodio LLC, Meet Circle, Blue Coat Systems, Net Nanny, AVG, KidLogger, OpenDNS, Webroot Inc, Salfeld, McAfee LLC, Google, NortonLifeLock Inc, SaferKid, Content Watch Holdings, Inc., Cisco System Inc, Bitdefender.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with product benchmarking and SWOT analysis.

Key Developments

• In April 2021, Zift Solutions, a global leader in parental control software, was acquired by Perseus Operating Group, LLC. This acquisition will enable Perseus to expand its portfolio of security and privacy software solutions.
• In March 2021, Verizon Communications Inc. acquired parental control software company, ProtectWise, which provides advanced threat detection and response capabilities for families. This acquisition will help Verizon to improve its cybersecurity offerings for customers.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators categories.

Market Attractiveness

The image of market attractiveness provided further helps to get information about the region leading in the Global Parental Control Software Market. We cover the major impacting factors driving the industry growth in the given region.

Porter’s Five Forces

The image provided would further help to get information about Porter’s five forces framework providing a blueprint for understanding the behavior of competitors and a player’s strategic positioning in the respective industry. Porter’s five forces model can be used to assess the competitive landscape in the Global Parental Control Software Market, gauge the attractiveness of a particular sector, and assess investment possibilities.

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