KidRex

kidrex
Type of site
 Search engine
Available in English
Website http://www.kidrex.org
Registration No
Launched December 2008
Current status Active

KidRex is a child-safe search engine powered by Google Custom Search. The site utilizes Google SafeSearch and maintains its own database of inappropriate websites and keywords.[1][2] The site has a colorful hand-drawn crayon and colored marker design. Time magazine put KidRex on its list of the top 50 websites of 2013 and compared it to Google.[3]

Controversy

In 2018, doubt was cast over KidRex's "child-safe" claims, when a security researcher was able to use the search engine to return adult-orientated search results.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "KidRex Provides Hassle-Free Web Search Filtering for Kids". Lifehacker. 2009-02-01.
  2. ↑ "Use KidRex to Protect Your Children Online". PC World. 2009-05-24.
  3. ↑ Rochman, Bonnie (May 1, 2013). "50 Best Websites 2013". TIME.com. Archived from the original on May 11, 2013. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
  4. ↑ "KidRex: The "safe search engine for kids"… offering sex tips and working from home for Bitcoins". isecguy.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
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