G2

Joseph M.

Director of Information Technology

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/4/2025

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"Keeping Students Focused and Safe: Our Experience with Securly Filter"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Securly Filter?

We’ve been using Securly Filter for several years now, and it’s become an essential part of how we manage student devices and ensure online safety in our school. As a K–8 environment with 1:1 Chromebooks, content filtering isn’t just about blocking bad sites — it’s about helping students stay on task and giving teachers and parents peace of mind. One of the biggest strengths of Securly Filter is how well it integrates with Google Workspace. We’re able to manage filtering policies by organizational units, so we can tailor access based on age and grade level. The interface is intuitive, and reporting is clear — I can quickly pull activity logs or get a high-level view of student browsing behavior if a concern comes up. Another huge benefit has been the parent portal. Parents really appreciate being able to see their child’s activity at home and even pause internet access when needed. It’s made our tech program feel more transparent and collaborative. From a technical perspective, the filter is reliable, and the cloud-based setup means we’re not stuck maintaining on-prem hardware. Support has been responsive any time we’ve needed help fine-tuning categories or resolving issues. Pros: Easy Google Workspace integration Granular filtering by OU Strong reporting and real-time activity logs Parent portal is a game-changer Cloud-based, minimal maintenance Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Securly Filter?

Some categories occasionally overblock educational content (but whitelist works well) Advanced filtering rules take a bit of time to master Overall, Securly Filter has helped us create a safer, more focused digital environment. It’s a solid choice for schools looking for more than just basic web filtering. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Securly Filter solving and how is that benefiting you?

Securly Filter is helping us manage safe and age-appropriate internet access across all our student devices, whether they’re on campus or at home. The biggest problem it solves is maintaining consistent filtering without relying on physical network equipment — since it’s cloud-based and ties into our Google accounts, it works no matter where the student is. It also gives us clear visibility into what students are doing online, which helps with both discipline and support. If a student is going off-task or accessing something questionable, we know right away and can intervene. The parent-facing features have also been a huge win. Families appreciate the transparency and feel more connected to their child’s tech use. In the end, it’s made our digital learning environment safer, more focused, and easier to manage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.