A safe desktop that grows with your child

Cozy Kids Desktop replaces the traditional Linux desktop with an age-adaptive experience — from a secure fullscreen launcher for toddlers to an open learning environment for pre-teens.

Open source
No tracking
German hosting
Safe by design
Real Linux skills
No tracking

How it works

Install once

One setup on any Ubuntu, Mint, or Zorin OS computer. No cloud accounts, no registration.

Set the age

Choose the mode (Toddler, Explorer, Learn, Open). The desktop automatically adapts everything visible to your child.

Relax

Parent dashboard, weekly digests, and PIN-locked settings keep you in control without hovering.

Four modes. One desktop.

Each mode unlocks new capabilities as your child grows. Switching requires your PIN.

Toddler
Ages 2–4
Explorer
Ages 4–6
Learn
Ages 6–9
Open
Ages 9–12

Safety built in, not bolted on

  • No browser by default. Curated websites only, or none at all. You choose.
  • No ads. No trackers. The software runs entirely on your computer. Nothing phones home.
  • Open source. Every line of code is public. Experts and parents can audit what runs on your machine.

What parents are saying

“Finally, a computer my 5-year-old can actually use without me constantly looking over her shoulder.”
— Parent, Berlin
“The weekly digest is incredible. I see what my son creates without spying on him.”
— Educator, Hamburg
“It is real Linux under the hood. My pre-teen is learning skills that transfer to any computer.”
— Developer, Munich

Ready to try it?

Free and open source. Install in 10 minutes on any supported Linux system.

Get Cozy Kids Desktop