HomeGuard Activity Monitor is Windows software for parental control and computer-activity monitoring. It filters website, chat, and email content, supports website blacklists and whitelists, and can block applications. Parents can schedule when programs run and set daily usage limits. Activity reports and screenshots provide records, with captures taken periodically or when events such as opening a website or launching software occur. Search monitoring covers Google, Yahoo, and Bing queries and enforces Safe Search modes. MIME-type blocking can restrict executable downloads and embedded video streaming. An administrative password is required to view logs, change settings, or uninstall the software. The download page lists version 17.0.1 for 64-bit Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11. A fully functional 15-day trial includes monitoring and blocking tools. Paid plans cover one computer, while Pro plans add a controller server and remote network monitoring.
Who it is for
HomeGuard suits parents managing children’s web activity, social media use, gaming, and computer schedules on Windows systems. It is designed for households needing filtering, reports, screenshots, and usage controls.
What is good
- Website, chat, and email filtering
- Application blocking and usage schedules
- Periodic and event-triggered screenshots
- Safe Search enforcement across three search engines
- Fully functional 15-day trial
What to know first
- Windows-only software
- No free plan after the trial
- Standard plans cover one computer
- Administrative password required for changes
Verdict
HomeGuard combines filtering, scheduling, search controls, screenshots, and reports for family computer supervision. The trial allows evaluation, while paid choices differ by computer coverage and remote network monitoring.
HomeGuard Activity Monitor plans and pricing
All plansCompared on parental control apps
- Free plan
- No
- Device platforms
- windows
- Content filtering
- Yes
- Screen-time schedules
- Yes
- App blocking
- Yes
- Activity reports
- Yes
- Device limit
- 3 devices
