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GoGuardian Admin

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What is GoGuardian Admin?

GoGuardian Admin is a web content filtering solution from education software company GoGuardian in Los Angeles, provide web filtering on-campus and off-campus filtering.

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What is GoGuardian Admin?

GoGuardian Admin is a web content filtering solution from education software company GoGuardian in Los Angeles, provide web filtering on-campus and off-campus filtering.

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TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

GoGuardian Admin is a versatile cloud filtering solution that allows users to efficiently manage and monitor student activities on their school network. It is primarily used for filtering Chrome OS devices, but also supports Windows machines. Users find it convenient as it ensures a seamless transition without changing settings or inconveniencing them.

One of the key use cases of GoGuardian Admin is its ability to track student website visits, providing valuable insights into device usage and enabling educators to address academic dishonesty cases effectively. The software's content filtering capabilities, powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence, work in tandem with traditional allow and blocklists to ensure student safety online. It can analyze the content on the screen, regardless of the URL, and promptly block inappropriate content while alerting the admin team.

Additionally, GoGuardian Admin plays a crucial role in enhancing student well-being. It has the capability to detect self-harm and suicide ideation content, triggering alerts in such instances. This feature enables schools to proactively intervene and provide support to students in need. Furthermore, the software offers practical solutions for managing Chromebooks at scale by assisting in tracking lost or stolen devices, providing easy device location as soon as they come online.

Another significant use case of GoGuardian Admin is its ability to delegate certain administrative tasks to specific admins based on organizational units. Building administrators find this feature valuable as they can effectively control student access to websites without requiring assistance. They can easily access student history and utilize parent reports during meetings to illustrate student activities, fostering productive collaborations between administrators, teachers, and parents.

In summary, GoGuardian Admin provides a comprehensive solution for schools seeking efficient device management, web filtering, and monitoring capabilities. It empowers educators with the tools needed to keep students on task while ensuring a safe online environment.

Comprehensive Reporting Dashboard: Users have praised the reporting Dashboard page of GoGuardian Admin, with multiple reviewers mentioning that it provides a comprehensive overview of user internet activity. This feature allows for a clear understanding of what users are doing online and helps in analyzing data and receiving valuable feedback on internet usage.

Effective Theft Recovery: Several reviewers have found the theft recovery feature of GoGuardian Admin to be highly effective in locating and recovering missing devices. This functionality ensures that devices are not permanently lost, providing peace of mind to users.

User-Friendly Device Management: Multiple users have appreciated the user-friendly nature of the device management functionality within GoGuardian Admin. They have mentioned that this feature is easy to navigate, allowing for efficient management of devices within the system.

  1. Lack of Specificity in Reports: Some users have expressed frustration with the reports provided by GoGuardian Admin, stating that they are too broad and lack specificity. This makes it difficult for users to drill down into details such as identifying the specific users who visited a particular website.

  2. Unclear Terminology: Several reviewers have mentioned that the terminology used in GoGuardian Admin is not always clear, leading to confusion and difficulty in understanding certain features or functionalities. This can hinder the user experience and make it challenging for users to fully utilize the software's capabilities.

  3. Awkward User Management: A number of users have found the user management aspect of GoGuardian Admin to be awkward and not intuitive. They suggest that improvements could be made to enhance this feature and provide a smoother experience for administrators managing multiple users within the software.

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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Lightspeed Filter (formerly Relay)
GoGuardian Admin has been leading the way in content filtering for both on and off site with an easy-to-use interface. At the time, it was one of the first to offer cloud-based off-site filtering for Chromebooks. They continue to grow and provide new features every year with great tutorials and updates.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
GoGuardian is the industry leader in this space. We have been a client for six years and have never had an issue with the product or support. We've investigated other options, but have found the feature set, ease of use, and reliability is unmatched.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Not sure if WatchGuard has student monitoring in place yet, but they didn't when we were using them, so we needed to use another product alongside it. GoGuardian Admin is nice because it's all accessible from one single interface.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It's the only product that combines administration, filtering, inventory management, and instructional practices at a high level. If we didn't have GoGuardian we would have to match together two or more products to do what GoGuardian does for our school.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
When we were first looking for a cloud filtering solution, there were not many competitors out there. We looked at Securly, but at the time, they did not match up. GoGuardian Admin had far more features (that would benefit us) at that time. I know there are more solutions available now, but I have not looked into any recently. The elements of GoGuardian Admin that seemed to stand out were the Youtube filter, the Teacher classroom management piece, and the Theft Recovery. Over time I believe they scaled back the Theft Recovery piece due to privacy concerns, but it still functions very well.
August 15, 2019

GoGuardian is worth it

Laurance J. Specht | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Easier to use and set up. Interface is nicer and cleaner. Support is better and data is easier to access. More cost effective.
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