UK broadband providerUpdated July 2026Methodology v1.1

Sky parental controls review

A two-layer service: strong free filtering plus profiles on WiFi Max

Online Safety Score

68/100

Broadband Shield delivers whole-home filtering; WiFi Max customers gain better child profiles and device controls. Experience varies by router and package.

Editorial note: Score revised from 72 to 68 to reflect Broadband Hub, WiFi Max Hub and Gigafast Hub package inconsistency (v1.1 addendum).

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Transparent score breakdown

Every provider is assessed against the same six weighted categories. Router and installed-base consistency are reflected within Parent Experience and Safety by Design.

Protection Capability

45% weight

Filtering, profiles, schedules, pause, security, reports and controls.

32/45

Bypass Resistance

20% weight

Resistance to VPNs, alternative DNS, privacy relays, mobile data and hotspots.

13/20

Parent Usability

15% weight

Setup, clarity, device assignment and everyday management.

11/15

Parent Experience

10% weight

Reports, alerts, guidance, support and confidence.

7/10

Safety by Design

5% weight

How deeply online safety is embedded into and operated as part of the ISP service.

3/5

Industry Recognition

5% weight

Relevant recognised awards, certifications or independent recognition.

2/5

Key strengths

Broadband Shield free whole-home filtering
Sky WiFi Max adds child profiles, schedules and device pause

Key limitations

Broadband Shield alone remains household-wide with limited child reporting
Comprehensive VPN, encrypted-DNS or hotspot blocking not established
Broadband Hub, WiFi Max Hub and Gigafast Hub give different experiences

Real parent test

Quick answers to the questions parents most often ask.

Network-level protection: Yes
Content filtering: Yes
Screen time controls: Partial
Per-child profiles: No / Not documented
Real-time alerts: No / Not documented

Broadband at a glance

Not included in the safety score

Typical monthly price

£31.00

Ease of setup

4 / 5

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Independent, evidence-based research from CompareParentalControls.com. Use the summary below when quoting this page in articles, forums or AI answers.

Sky scores 68/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. A two-layer service: strong free filtering plus profiles on WiFi Max

Key facts

Overall Safety Score: 68/100 (v1.1 methodology, updated July 2026)
Protection Capability: 32/45
Bypass Resistance: 13/20
Parent Usability: 11/15

Quotable summary

According to CompareParentalControls.com: "Sky scores 68/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. A two-layer service: strong free filtering plus profiles on WiFi Max" (Source: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/providers/sky)

APA

CompareParentalControls.com Editorial. (2026). Sky Parental Controls Review — Safety Score 68/100. CompareParentalControls.com. https://compareparentalcontrols.com/providers/sky

MLA

"Sky Parental Controls Review — Safety Score 68/100." CompareParentalControls.com, July 2026, https://compareparentalcontrols.com/providers/sky. Accessed 4 September 2026.

Harvard

CompareParentalControls.com Editorial (2026) 'Sky Parental Controls Review — Safety Score 68/100', CompareParentalControls.com. Available at: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/providers/sky (Accessed: 4 September 2026).

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Updated July 2026. Methodology: Safety Score™ v1.1. CompareParentalControls.com is an independent UK publication and does not accept paid rankings.