A calmer place to start searching
Safe Search for Kids and Families
Search the web with family-friendly filtering, then learn how to recognize reliable information, protect your privacy and search smarter.
For families: SafeSearch helps reduce explicit results, but no automated filter is perfect. Young children should browse with adult guidance.
Search safelyA simple starting point created for children and families.
Search smarterPractical tips to find useful answers with fewer distractions.
Protect your privacyUnderstand settings, tracking and safer browsing habits.
Digital literacy
Good searching is more than typing a question
Searchuh helps students and families understand how search engines work, compare sources, avoid misleading pages and use the internet more intentionally.
- Use specific, age-appropriate search terms.
- Compare more than one reliable source.
- Never share personal information with unknown websites.
- Ask an adult when a result feels confusing or unsafe.
Latest guides
Learn to search, verify and browse safely
- How does Google autocomplete work and what do its suggestions mean?
- Protect your privacy when using Google: Tips and tools
- What to do when Google doesn’t show results in english?
- How to customize your Google Search experience: Setting preferences and filters
- Finding information with Google Images
- Common Mistakes When Using Google and How to Avoid Them: A Guide to Better Searches
