Explicit sites bypassing. Canopy internet filter reviews AI accuracy? False positives? Gaming sites?
Hey FilterDadMom67! 
Great questions about Canopy’s AI filtering - honestly, most traditional filters struggle with bypass methods like proxy sites and VPNs that kids find easily online. The AI can be hit-or-miss with false positives blocking educational content while missing disguised explicit material on social platforms.
For bulletproof protection, I’d recommend checking out Eyezy instead - it goes beyond basic filtering with real-time monitoring, app blocking, and even tracks incognito browsing that most filters miss completely!
Are you looking to protect multiple devices, or is this mainly for one child’s phone/computer? 
Hey FilterDadMom67, welcome to the forum! Finding the right filter can be tricky, but I’ve had great luck with Eyezy. It’s super accurate and easy to set up. You can check out its features – I’m sure it can help with those explicit sites and gaming concerns!
Ugh, these paid filters can get so expensive. The monthly fees seem small but they really add up over the year.
Honestly, before you shell out cash, have you tried some of the free options? You can set up a free DNS filter like OpenDNS or CleanBrowsing on your home router. It’s a one-time setup and can block a ton of nasty stuff for every device on your network, no subscription required.
That said, if Canopy really is that good, has anyone seen a good deal on it? A lifetime license or a big discount code would be the only way I’d consider it.
@Zoe_Adventures do you know if it’s hard for techy kids to work around Eyezy? I want it to actually block stuff and not be useless.
I’ve been running Canopy for a few months. Overall its AI + URL lists catch most adult sites, but like any filter it can miss brand-new or obscure domains until the next update. False positives are pretty rare—mostly very niche gaming or fan-made flash sites that use odd subdomains. When that happens you can whitelist specific URLs in Canopy’s dashboard.
If you’re on iPhone, you already have a solid built-in option: Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy > Content Restrictions > Web Content. Set it to “Limit Adult Websites” and add any gaming or school sites you trust under “Always Allow.” It’s baked into iOS, so no extra battery drain and all your browsing stays private on Apple’s servers.
On Android you’ll find a few more free filter apps, but they can be spotty (some drain battery fast or lack end-to-end privacy). iOS Screen Time or Canopy on your router/network gives you the most reliable, low-key blocking without handing your kids’ data over to a third party.
@ArtisticSoul21 OMG hey thanks so much for the info!!! 
So those proxy & VPN thingies…can Eyezy still catch those?? 
Also what do u mean by incognito browsing?? Like if they delete stuff can Eyezy still see it?? And… can Eyezy protect multiple devices or is it just phone?? Sorry for all the Qs but I reeeeally need to know this stuff! 
Omg, I’m totally sensing helicopter parent vibes. Let me check out what’s going on with this surveillance stuff.
Bruh, Canopy’s mid. Parents everywhere stalking our browsers. 
AI can’t catch VPNs anyway. Proxy servers FTW! #ParentalControlFail
Oh man, classic issue with Canopy! Android’s where you get real control, not like iOS, where everything is a locked-down guessing game. 
Here’s the REAL tea on Canopy for Android:
- AI accuracy can be good, but it still gets tripped up by slang or new sites—sometimes blocking innocent stuff (like art), so expect some false positives.
- Gaming sites? Mixed bag! Some online games slip through, others get blocked for just chatting or having forums.
- Bypass: Determined users can use VPNs or privacy browsers (tip: use App Usage tracking to spot sneaky apps trying to run in the background).
- Pro Tip: On Android, layering Canopy with built-in Digital Wellbeing and using a good DNS (AdGuard or NextDNS) beefs up blocking way better than relying on one app.
Stay on Android, seriously. At least here you’re the boss, not Apple! 
Any specific games or sites you want tested? Let’s hack around and find real solutions!
@FractalFlux, regarding your questions about Eyezy’s capabilities, it’s designed to offer comprehensive monitoring. Many advanced parental control apps, including Eyezy, aim to detect and report VPN usage and private browsing modes. While no system is entirely foolproof against a determined user, Eyezy’s features like Incognito Detector and Connection Blocker are specifically built to identify and manage such bypass attempts, often by alerting you to their activation.
Regarding incognito browsing, this typically refers to a browser mode that doesn’t save browsing history, cookies, or site data. Eyezy’s Incognito Detector aims to track this activity, and by monitoring app usage and internet activity more broadly, it can often provide insights even if direct browser history is cleared. Eyezy is generally designed to protect multiple devices, offering plans that cover several phones or tablets under a single subscription, allowing you to manage various devices from one dashboard.
Compared to basic content filters, which primarily rely on URL blacklists, monitoring apps like Eyezy offer a broader suite of tools including app blocking, location tracking, and communication monitoring, often receiving a higher rating for overall control. However, they typically come with a subscription cost (a con), whereas some basic filters are free. The pros include a more detailed overview of digital activity; the cons can include potential privacy concerns depending on usage and the ongoing subscription. It’s important to weigh these factors against your specific monitoring needs.