Bark | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights
Bark is a software development company focused on providing parental control solutions to help protect children online and in real...
Bark is a software development company focused on providing parental control solutions to help protect children online and in real life. Utilizing advanced machine-learning technology, Bark monitors various digital interactions to detect issues such as cyberbullying, sexting, grooming, and signs of mental health concerns. Their products include the Bark App, Bark Phone, and Bark Watch, which offer features like content monitoring, screen time management, and web filtering.
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Headquarters
Kaysville, UT
Size
51-200 employees
Industry
Software Development
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🛍️ Bark Product and Pricing News
- Bark launched step tracking for the Bark Watch on March 24, 2025, and significantly improved its battery life on February 24, 2025.
- Bark has added a step counter feature to the Bark Watch, rewarding children with a celebratory animation when they reach 10,000 steps.
- Bark introduced a new fitness app feature with a step counter for their Bark Watch.
- Bark introduced a new family conversation game called Drive-A-Logue on March 19, 2025.
- Bark changed its pricing model for the Bark Watch from a $129 upfront cost plus $15/month to a $22/month plan, which includes a $7/month device fee over 24 months and $15/month for services.
- Bark is exhibiting and presenting at CEC2025 to showcase how they help students with disabilities succeed in a digital world.
- Dara Freedman, Sr. Director, Head of People and Culture at Bark, announced a new white paper addressing cyberbullying and digital safety in education.
- Bark released a white paper featured in EdWeek addressing the role of schools in teaching digital literacy and protecting students from online risks.
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⚔️ Bark Alternatives and Competitors
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💼 Bark Hiring and Layoffs
- Bark is currently seeking a Principal Product Designer in the United States.
- Bark is hiring for three key positions: Principal Product Designer, Sr. Creative Lead for Paid Social, and Growth Marketing Manager for Paid Search.
🤖 Bark Developer, Integration and Automation News
- Bark partnered with researchers to modify their app for a study, using it solely as a data collection tool to monitor SMS, email, and social media activity.
📈 Bark Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News
- Bark's 2024 Annual Report reveals data from billions of online activities highlighting common online dangers and top apps flagged for threats.
- Bark released their 2024 Annual Report revealing that over 60% of tweens and 75% of teens encounter nudity or sexual content online, with significant percentages also involved in self-harm or bullying situations.
- Bark's annual report reveals that their monitoring service processed nearly 8 billion activities, alerting users to various risks such as bullying and online predators.
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