fragFINN is a search engine especially for children. It can be used like a normal search engine - but only finds websites that are suitable for children. This creates a protected surfing space on the Internet. You can find out exactly how the child search engine works in this article.
That is fragFINN
There are several search engines specifically aimed at children. One of them is fragFINN: The search results at fragFINN.de are tailored to children between 6 and 12 years of age. All websites there were checked by media educators and put together in a so-called whitelist. Pages specifically aimed at children are at the top of search results. If there are several results on the same page, they are summarized in one entry. In addition, the pages are marked as children's, knowledge or international pages.
The search results at fragFINN are marked as children's, knowledge or international pages (right). Children can choose between web and image searches directly above the search mask. Your search term will be sent to the fragFINN server, which is located in Germany; User data is not collected or saved in the process. fragFINN is based on the open source software Elasticsearch. The fragFINN.de site is barrier-free; in addition to the search function, there are also articles and videos as well as small online games for children..
On fragFINN, children can start a web or image search or use the website's own offers. FragFINN's goal: A safe surfing space
The search engine is operated by fragFINN eV. The aim is that children can discover the Internet and learn to use this medium without having negative experiences with it. You are in a safe surfing room, protected from disturbing videos, unsuitable chat rooms and overwhelming content. In the adult section of fragFINN.de there is more information for parents, teachers and website operators who want to make their website child-friendly and to be added to the whitelist.
In addition to the search engine, there is also a free fragFINN app. This acts as a browser on the mobile phone. This means that children can surf the Internet using their smartphones in a protected area. They only get to websites and only get information that has been checked beforehand by the media education team.
The fragFINN app acts as a browser on the smartphone for children.