See more website reviews

Zilladog (http://www.zilladog.com)

common sense media says

Safe, free browser offers parent-controlled email and games.

parents & educators say
See all 10 reviews | Review it

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this browser filters spam, chat rooms, pornography, and other bad stuff, while offering a free, highly controllable email program. The site does accept advertising and offers links to popular movies, DVD's, and Web sites.

Educational value: Teaches kids how to express themselves through writing. Some of the games require kids to use their thinking caps organizing shapes or boosting their problem-solving skills.
Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: There's a profanity filter.
Consumerism: Lots of advertising through the "Music and Movie" and "Fun and Games"
links, such as Barbie.com, Disney Channel, Crayola, and movie/DVD
Web sites that promote products.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
Our ratings and reviews are informed by child development guidelines. Learn more.

More on Zilladog

What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the positive and negative aspects of Internet correspondence like email. Do you think it is okay for young tweens and teenagers to have access to email? Why or why not? Is it a breach of privacy for a parent to have control over who their kids email with?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Like it or not, the Internet is a growing part of kids' lives. So why not allow your kids to gain experience with this ever-present technology in a nurturing, safe way? Zilladog.com lets your kids become familiar with email and allows them to correspond with friends and family. There is a lot of parental involvement -- you even get carbon copies of the emails your child sends -- so you can keep close tabs on what's going on. It's a great tool to show kids how to use the Internet and email responsibly.

 

This review was written by Erin Brereton
 
 

Review It

 

Review Zilladog

Hang on! You need to be a member to post your review.
A safe community is important to us. Please observe our guidelines.
 

What parents & educators say

5

Most useful reviews by all members

SnoWhite
parent of 3 , 6 , and 9 year old
7
 
Your review has it wrong - zilladog email is free and my son loves it!
Hi - Just got my 7 year old his first email account, but was worried about SPAM for obvious reasons. Wanted a safe place he could go, and found it with zilladog*'s zillamail -- really simple to use, he figured it out right away. It's nothing fancy, but just right for kids. No fees; the parent just agrees to receive a monthly e-mailed newsletter that has ads in it. Also, the parent has to approve all e-mail buddies for your child before they can see the e-mails, so it's very secure and very simple. Thumbs up!
Flag as inappropriate 
was this review useful?
helped me decide (23) | had useful details (16) | read my mind (14)
cjmason
adult
 
Very good for kids
I love the homepage idea of Zilladog*. It has links to my kids favorite websites so they don't have to go searching the net. They also use the email service. We have never received spam or email from anyone not on the buddy list. Very good website, I recommend for all kids from ages 6 to 13.
Flag as inappropriate 
was this review useful?
helped me decide (17) | had useful details (18) | read my mind (12)
freddytara
kid, 10 years old
6
 
perfect for young kids only promblem is a couple of ads
love it
Flag as inappropriate 
was this review useful?
helped me decide (17) | had useful details (12) | read my mind (16)
livistar916
kid, 12 years old
7
 
great kids email!
when i asked my mom if i could have an email account, she said no but then i found zilladog, and i got an account and kids can email only people on their contact list and it blocks spam and viruses. i love it!
Flag as inappropriate 
was this review useful?
helped me decide (14) | had useful details (15) | read my mind (15)
jamarkham
adult
2
 
Does not work
Doesn't work. Setup buddy list and everything and it still won't send emails to Grandma. This site is a waste of time and energy. I don't recommend it.
Flag as inappropriate 
was this review useful?
helped me decide (13) | had useful details (16) | read my mind (15)
SyVannahLove
kid, 10 years old
9
 
I love th idea very much, I really do.
Flag as inappropriate 
was this review useful?
helped me decide (14) | had useful details (17) | read my mind (12)
rustalishous
teen, 14 years old
8
 
i love to email my friends and this is awsome
Flag as inappropriate 
was this review useful?
helped me decide (14) | had useful details (13) | read my mind (15)
theguythatknow ...
adult
2
 
pathetic
Its embarresing to use this site at any age and the 10$ fee? Hotmail is 1mX better and free
Flag as inappropriate 
was this review useful?
helped me decide (13) | had useful details (14) | read my mind (13)
Reading rocks 222
parent of 10 and 13 year old
8
 
Safe email for kids- LOVE it!! :)
I love the fact that my kids can have an email account and I choose who they can receive email from, you don't have to worry about them receiving inappropriate email from strangers. The parent sets up a "Buddy list" and the child cannot receive email from a person that isn't on this list, if you aren't a buddy, the email gets put in a "Blocked" folder, where the parent can look through and OK which emails are safe to forward. It's great for kids to communicate with their grandparents. Kids are so tech savvy now. My 9 year old can type faster than her father.
Flag as inappropriate 
was this review useful?
helped me decide (13) | had useful details (13) | read my mind (12)
Mamma T.
parent of 6 and 9 year old
6
 
Great first e-mail
Just got ZillaMail for my 9 year old son. We've only had it for a few days but so far we're pleased. He loves being able to e-mail us and the grandparents. The buddy list ensures that he can only communicate with e-mail addresses that I approve.
Flag as inappropriate 
was this review useful?
helped me decide (10) | had useful details (14) | read my mind (13)

More reviews ...

An independent voice for families
Age-appropriate reviews
Advice on the big issues
 

vote now

Will you visit Zilladog?

Absolutely
Maybe
No way

Already visited it? What do you think?

I recommend it
It's a pass
 

Great alternatives handpicked by our editors

Browse more websites
About our rating system
ON: Content is appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child, some content may not be right for some kids
OFF: Not age appropriate for kids this age
Our child development rating guidelines