About GuardKids
GuardKids.org is a data-driven resource dedicated to protecting children online through transparency, accountability, and public awareness.
Our Mission
Every year, tens of millions of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) reports are filed with NCMEC. Hundreds of thousands of sex offenders are registered across the United States. AI-generated abuse imagery is surging at an unprecedented rate. Yet much of this data is scattered across government reports, PDFs, and buried transparency pages.
GuardKids brings it all together in one place. We aggregate publicly available data from federal agencies, law enforcement, and platform transparency reports to create a comprehensive, accessible resource for parents, journalists, researchers, policymakers, and anyone who cares about child safety online.
We believe that accountability starts with transparency. When the data is visible, platforms can be graded, trends can be tracked, and the public can demand better.
Methodology
Our platform report cards grade major technology companies on a scale of A–F based on four key dimensions:
- 1.NCMEC Reporting Volume — How many CyberTipline reports does the platform file? Are numbers trending up or down, and does that reflect better detection or reduced scanning?
- 2.Safety Features — Does the platform proactively scan for CSAM? What parental controls, age verification, and moderation tools are in place?
- 3.Transparency — Does the platform publish regular, detailed transparency reports? Is there meaningful public accountability?
- 4.Legal Record — Has the platform faced lawsuits, fines, or regulatory action related to child safety? How have they responded?
Grades are editorial assessments based on publicly available evidence. They are not endorsed by any government agency.
Data Sources
All data on GuardKids comes from publicly available sources:
NCMEC CyberTipline
Annual ESP reports and CyberTipline statistics
missingkids.org
FBI IC3
Internet Crime Complaint Center annual reports
ic3.gov
DOJ Project Safe Childhood
Federal prosecution data and press releases
justice.gov/psc
ICAC Task Force
State and local investigation and arrest data
icactaskforce.org
IWF
Internet Watch Foundation annual reports and AI CSAM research
iwf.org.uk
Platform Transparency Reports
Published by Meta, Google, Snap, TikTok, Discord, Microsoft
Various
SafeHome.org
Sex offender registry statistics and state data
safehome.org
NSOPW
National Sex Offender Public Website (DOJ)
nsopw.gov
WeProtect Global Alliance
Global threat assessments and prevalence estimates
weprotect.org
PACER / State Court Records
Lawsuit filings and legal proceedings
pacer.uscourts.gov
Legal Disclaimers
No CSAM. GuardKids does not collect, store, host, or display any child sexual abuse material. We publish aggregate statistics and public records only. If you encounter CSAM, report it immediately to the NCMEC CyberTipline.
Public Records.Sex offender registry data is sourced from publicly available state registries and NSOPW.gov as mandated by Megan's Law. This data may not reflect real-time status. Always verify through official state registries.
Editorial Grades. Platform report card grades are editorial assessments by GuardKids based on publicly available evidence. They are not endorsed by any government agency or official body.
Accuracy. While we strive for accuracy, data may contain errors or become outdated. If you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us and we will review and correct it promptly.
Not Legal Advice. Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice. Consult an attorney for legal questions related to child safety, exploitation, or reporting obligations.
GuardKids.org is part of the TheDataProject.ai network — a portfolio of 60+ data-driven websites aggregating public records across healthcare, transportation, finance, and more.