- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista
- Date added: April 17, 2008
- Total Downloads: 79,677
- Downloads last week: 1,071
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 8 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
This free Web browser is a great way to introduce your kids to the Internet on your terms.
The designers of KidRocket KidSafe Web Browser for Kids went all out on the user interface. You feel as though you're in a space station. The design is colorful and playful without being too loud. We immediately became addicted to the drawing and painting tools, and the math flashcards. The browser worked really well and we loved the setup of its interface. It comes preset with lots of kid-friendly Web sites, such as Nickelodeon, PBS Kids, and Barbie. Each site is presented as a thumbnail for easy viewing and access. We especially liked the time-lock feature that allowed us to manually set a time limit for browser use. The browser also has a lock mode that prevents anyone from exiting, minimizing, or accessing the admin settings without a password.
As much as we loved this browser, we would have liked to have a Help file included. We also wish we had the ability to add our own Web sites to the list of preset sites. Still, we highly recommend this free browser for any parents who wish to keep a watchful eye over their kids' browsing.
Publisher's description
From KidRocket :KidRocket is a FREE Kidsafe Web Browser with new Kids Email, TimeLock time limiter, Password-protected fullscreen lockdown mode to protect your desktop from curious and click happy children. Your child can save and email their artwork from the Art section, Interactive Math Flashcards, Puzzles, Games and more. A fun and free internet filter that offers many fun, educational and interactive activities for children and parents alike.
Version 1.5.0.2 adds new kids email, time lock, popup blocker, and update checker.
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Version 1.5.0.2 adds new kids email, time lock, popup blocker, and update checker.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 2.6 stars out of 8 votes
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0 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: KidRocket KidSafe Web Browser for Kids 1.5.0.2
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: KidRocket KidSafe Web Browser for Kids 1.5.0.2
"Good concept, but not good enough"
Pros: Free. Has some neat activities for kids.
Cons: It can't be changed. Some websites don't even work. No flash plug-in which is required for most kids sites. Have to set a password ever time. Cannot add new web sites. Does not allow access to other installed programs like games.
Summary: This software is free and you get what you pay for. I ended up downloading Kid Savvy PC which isn't free, but it works like a champ and lets the parent add/remove links, add access to other programs, etc.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: KidRocket KidSafe Web Browser for Kids 1.5.0.2
Pros: It's free, but limited.
Cons: You are not able to add websites or add access to other programs installed on the computer. When it's locked out, it doesn't stop the windows key from working. It's plug-ins are set. Most kid website require flash but kid rocket isn't updatable.
Summary: It's free but very limited. I would go with another program, even if it cost a few dollars. Kid Savvy PC is what I now use and It does the job.
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Version: KidRocket KidSafe Web Browser for Kids 1.5.0.2
Pros: It has some websites fun for kids
it has learning features
and drawingCons: it does let you add more websites
it doesn't let you safe all settingsSummary: i dont like this software because is not good enough for kids to experience
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Version: KidRocket KidSafe Web Browser for Kids 1.5.0.2
"Looks safe, but can't receive e-mail"
Pros: I like that it is a self-contained browsing environment. It has a timer that allows a parent to set an amount of time their child can browse or play games.
Cons: It is set up to do outgoing email only - you have to provide a reply-to address and all incoming mail comes to that address, and is not viewable within the KidRocket browser. So email conversations can't happen within the Kidrocket environment.
Summary: Another thing you can't do is add additional web pages to the trusted sites. There are about 10 sites that they have "approved" for kids, with tons of kid-safe content, but that is a miniscule slice of what is actually available. I think the develop... read more >>
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