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KidRex.org was launched in December of 2008, and was acquired by alarms.org ten years later in 2018. |
KidRex.org was launched in December of 2008, and was acquired by alarms.org ten years later in 2018. Yeah, I know. Trump sucks! Don't get the wrong idea here. I hate Trump. I just don't want people to talk about politics or swear here. |
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==Controversy== |
==Controversy== |
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Revision as of 01:55, 23 June 2019
Type of site | Search engine |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| URL | www |
| Registration | No |
KidRex is a child-safe search engine powered by Google Custom Search. The site utilizes Google SafeSearch and maintains its own database of inappropriate websites and keywords.[1][2] The site has a colorful hand-drawn crayon and colored marker design. Time magazine put KidRex on its list of the top 50 websites of 2013 and compared it to Google. [3]
History
KidRex.org was launched in December of 2008, and was acquired by alarms.org ten years later in 2018. Yeah, I know. Trump sucks! Don't get the wrong idea here. I hate Trump. I just don't want people to talk about politics or swear here.
Controversy
In 2018, doubt was cast over KidRex's "child-safe" claims, when a security researcher was able to use the search engine to return adult-orientated search results.[4] KidRex has also blocked the word gay, and has been criticized by the public.[5]
References
- ^ "KidRex Provides Hassle-Free Web Search Filtering for Kids". Lifehacker. 2009-02-01.
- ^ "Use KidRex to Protect Your Children Online". PC World. 2009-05-24.
- ^ Rochman, Bonnie (May 1, 2013). "50 Best Websites 2013". TIME.com. Archived from the original on May 11, 2013. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "KidRex: The "safe search engine for kids"… offering sex tips and working from home for Bitcoins". isecguy.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
- ^ "gay - KidRex". www.alarms.org. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
External links
See also
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