An independent side-by-side of Plusnet and Hyperoptic parental controls, scored against our six-pillar Online Safety Score (v1.1). Plusnet ranks higher overall at 48/100 vs 44/100 for Hyperoptic.
Useful free filtering, but limited child-specific control
Full Plusnet reviewHigher awarded points win each pillar. Ties are shown with no badge.
| Pillar | Plusnet | Hyperoptic | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Protection Capability Max 45 | 24 | 22 | Plusnet |
Bypass Resistance Max 20 | 6 | 6 | Tie |
Parent Usability Max 15 | 9 | 8 | Plusnet |
Parent Experience Max 10 | 5 | 4 | Plusnet |
Safety by Design Max 5 | 2 | 2 | Tie |
Industry Recognition Max 5 | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Feature | Plusnet | Hyperoptic |
|---|---|---|
| Network-level protection | Yes | Yes |
| Content filtering | Yes | Partial |
| Screen-time controls | No | Partial |
| Per-child profiles | No | No |
| Real-time alerts | No | No |
| Ease of setup | 3 / 5 | 2 / 5 |
| Typical monthly price | £24.00 | £22.00 |
Plusnet scores 48/100 against Hyperoptic at 44/100 across our six pillars. Useful free filtering, but limited child-specific control.
Plusnet scores 48/100 on our v1.1 Online Safety Score compared with 44/100 for Hyperoptic. Useful free filtering, but limited child-specific control.
Plusnet network-level protection: yes. Content filtering: yes. Per-child profiles: no.
Hyperoptic network-level protection: yes. Content filtering: partial support. Per-child profiles: no.
Plusnet scores 3/5 for ease of setup; Hyperoptic scores 2/5. Plusnet is the simpler setup for most parents.
Plusnet and Hyperoptic score equally for bypass resistance across VPNs, alternative DNS and privacy relays.
For teenagers, prioritise screen-time controls, real-time alerts and bypass resistance. Plusnet: screen-time no, alerts no. Hyperoptic: screen-time partial support, alerts no.
For younger children, whole-home network filtering matters most. Plusnet: network yes, filtering yes. Hyperoptic: network yes, filtering partial support. Plusnet scores higher on the Protection Capability pillar overall.
Typical monthly prices: Plusnet £24.00, Hyperoptic £22.00. Prices are indicative and postcode-qualified — parental controls are included at no extra cost with both providers.
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Plusnet scores 48/100 and Hyperoptic scores 44/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Plusnet leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition.
Updated July 2026. Methodology: Safety Score™ v1.1. CompareParentalControls.com is an independent UK publication and does not accept paid rankings.