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The offline mini-internet for kids

Step 1

Plug it in.

Step 2

Connect a device.

A whole world to explore, completely offline.

No ads. No algorithms. No data harvesting. No strangers.

The KidNet box, a small white and blue case, sitting on a pale blue table.

The offline mini-internet for kids

A cable seating into the power socket on the side of the box.

Step 1

Plug it in.

A tablet showing its Wi-Fi list with KidNet picked and connected.

Step 2

Connect a device.

A picture book open on the tablet screen, with more of the library behind it.

A whole world to explore, completely offline.

The KidNet box on a blue table with its cable running off to a wall socket.
  • No ads.
  • No algorithms.
  • No data harvesting.
  • No strangers.
The KidNet box, ready to go.

Introducing KidNet

The offline mini-internet for kids

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Step one

Plug it in.

Step two

Connect a device.

A whole world to explore, completely offline.

No ads. No algorithms. No data harvesting. No strangers.

The KidNet box, a small white and blue case, seen from above on a pale blue table.

Introducing KidNet

The offline mini-internet for kids

A cable seating into the power socket on the side of the box.

Step one

Plug it in.

A tablet showing its Wi-Fi list with KidNet picked and connected.

Step two

Connect a device.

A picture book open on the tablet screen, with more of the library behind it.

A whole world to explore, completely offline.

The KidNet box on a blue table with its cable running off to a wall socket.
  • No ads.
  • No algorithms.
  • No data harvesting.
  • No strangers.
The KidNet box, ready to go.

Mini-internet for kids. Safe. Fun. Offline.

A little box that broadcasts its own private network, opening a magical, hand-built world of limitless exploration.

26,000+ families are already waiting

Coming to Kickstarter · Fall 2026

Why we're here

The internet was never built for kids.

The truth is,screen time as we know it isn't working for anyone.

Caregivers, we get it.

You're worried.

  • About what your kids might see.
  • Who might reach them.
  • What screen time is doing to their attention, habits, and childhood.

And you're tired.

  • Of app approvals. Parental controls. Subscriptions.
  • And negotiating just five more minutes.

You want your kids to have the freedom to explore technology.

You just don't want to worry every time they do.

Kids, we see you too.

You want to explore. Play. Discover. Make stuff. Learn something new.

Without always being told no,
asking permission,or feeling like screen time is something you're doing wrong.

Meet KidNet

We stopped waiting for the internet to fix itself. So we built a new one.

Exploded view of the KidNet box: printed lid, the small computer inside, and the teal base

Freedom for kids.
Peace of mind for caregivers.

KidNet is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

  1. Plug it in

    To a USB port, at home or on the go.

  2. Connect a device

    A tablet showing the colorful KidNet logo

    Use a tablet, phone, or laptop your family already owns.

  3. Explore

    Open KidNet and let them play, learn, create, and discover.

What's inside

A whole world of discovery, imagination, and adventure.

Want to see more?

Go behind the scenes with a deep dive into KidNet

The secret sauce

Tiny websites link together like a real little internet.

One of the best parts of being online is the feeling that exploration is virtually limitless. So we built our own little web of interlinked sites, each connected in ways that invite curiosity, discovery, and play.

The Fridge, a real refrigerator covered in magnet letters the whole family rearranges togetherThe Ocean, a small museum of the deepTornado Alley, a field guide to stormsThe Scenic Route, an endless low-poly country driveOne Button Arcade, dozens of games with a single buttonThe Daily Acorn, KidNet's self-writing newspaperFalling Falling, an endless calm fall down a color vortexOur Solar System, spin the Sun's family in real timeThe Sky, a new space photo every dayHow Games Got Here, a neon arcade history of video gamesWhat's the Difference, croc versus gator and the one tellBelow Ground, the caves of the world
1,000 Checkboxes, one giant grid the whole neighborhood sharesTypefire, type fast and fly through a nebulaTiny Titans, a bug museum with real specimensThe Pendulum Room, a rainbow wave you set swingingUnbuildable Skateparks Inc., draw a line and ride itThe World Lunchbox, taste your way around the planetThe Big Ideas, a museum of inventionsFloppy Legs, a very hard game about walkingThe Wacky Paint Machine, classic paint chaosRainfall, draw a line and the rain plays itParticle Life, tiny dots that behave like living thingsEmberwood, a cozy campfire forestSplat, flinging paint with zero cleanup

There's always one more thing to find.

Special features

A world of their own.

  • The Portal

    Reveals three new corners of KidNet to explore each day.

  • Pixel Pets

    Discover, collect, and care for digital companions throughout the KidNet world.

  • My Backpack + Widgets

    Save favorite books, tools, and discoveries and carry them wherever you explore.

  • The Buzz

    Share notes and messages with kids in the same KidNet world, without strangers or public profiles.

  • Hidden throughout

    Secret paths, Easter eggs, and unexpected treasures are tucked throughout KidNet.

  • Bring your own media

    Add family photos, videos, and compatible media to make KidNet even more personal.

For parents

You hold the key. They get a world.

"No adults allowed" doesn't mean caregivers are shut out. KidNet is built from the ground up with only kid-friendly content and experiences, while an easy-to-use caregiver dashboard keeps the final say in your hands.

You set the boundaries. They get the freedom to explore.

A hand-drawn yard sign that reads No Adults Allowed, signed KidNet

Your side of the deal

Set it once. Then relax.

  • You decide who gets in. Each kid gets their own profile and PIN.
  • You decide what's available, or give them free rein to explore.
  • You set the hours. KidNet helps kids transition off gently.
  • No more screen-time battles. The box holds the line for you.

Their side of the deal

A world to freely explore, built to keep them safe.

  • Learning shaped by their questions, interests, and curiosity.
  • Tools to bring their creative ideas to life.
  • Room to wander and discover hidden treasures.
  • Fun that's wholesome, not addictive.

You set the boundaries. They get the freedom to explore.

Why offline

Offline isn't the limitation. It's the feature.

  • A masked burglar running off with a sack full of folders, a padlock, a USB stick, and a stolen password

    Nothing gets out.

    No data selling. No outside tracking. Nothing leaves KidNet without your say-so.

  • A Big Tech skyscraper under a storm cloud, throwing lightning down over the rooftops

    Nobody gets in.

    No ads, no algorithms, no strangers, no surprise updates.

KidNet goes where the internet can't: on the road, off the grid, and beyond the reach of cell service or Wi-Fi.

Wherever you take it, KidNet keeps working exactly as it should.

A note from the founder

I built this for two kids I love.

A handwritten note from Noah, reading:

I'm not a dad. I'm an uncle. My nephews are six and ten, and they're the best two kids on the planet.

I watched them get handed the same internet that wears the rest of us out, and I couldn't stand it. So I left my job in tech and spent a year building them a different one. Not a filter. Not another locked down tablet. A whole little internet of their own, with no way in for ads, strangers, or algorithms.

I posted one video about it. Five million views later, KidNet stopped being a family project.

There's a small team around it now. We're polishing every corner, testing with real families, and getting the first boxes ready for the people on the list. You'll hear everything first.

Signed, Noah

We didn't set out to build another kids' app. We built KidNet because we saw firsthand how hard families were working to make technology safer, healthier, and better for kids.

What began with one uncle, two nephews, and a bare circuit board grew into a year of building and refining KidNet alongside real families.

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Turns out, a lot of families were looking for something different too. We're building KidNet alongside them.

Noah kneeling between his two nephews in a garden, all three smiling

Give kids the internet they deserve.

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  • Behind-the-scenes build updates
  • Early looks at what we're creating
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$25

Help bring KidNet into the world and secure your place at the front of the line.

  • First access when shipping begins
  • Your child's artwork gets a permanent place on our Founders Wall.
  • VIP-only updates and early looks
  • Play KidNet Pinball — the highest score wins a free KidNet
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Hundreds of families are already in.

Launches on Kickstarter

Pricing goes public there.

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