Global Web Content Filtering Market Trends, Applications, Analysis, Growth, and Forecast: 2017 to 2026

Web Content Filtering Market Overview

"The Web content filtering Market size is expected to be worth around US$ xx Billion by 2021 from US$ X.xx million in 2031, growing at a CAGR of X.x% during the forecast period 2021 to 2031."

Web content filtering refers to a system that blocks content according to a subscription-based website categorization and reputation. The Internet content filtering software provides various organizations across the world with security warnings on malicious Internet events including spyware, phishing, spam, crime ware and compromised websites.

The web content filtering software is available for fixed and wireless networks. Whereas some filtering solutions require hardware purchases or software downloads. Various market players focus on offering cloud-based web content filtering software through low-cost subscriptions.

Rising concerns about security threats are the key factor driving the market growth. For many organizations, the key reason for implementing a content filtering solution is to improve their security. If threats such as malware, ransomware, etc. are involuntarily installed into the network, the cost of resolving the can be considerable, but for small organizations, the cost could result heavily.

Another key factor for growth is employee productivity. Enabling employees to access the internet is necessary to perform their key roles. However, the misuse of internet access is a major drain on productivity. With the web content filtering software, employers can implement several controls over Internet access to eliminate unproductive time.

The commercial advantages of the implementation of a web content filtering solution are that internet access can be properly distributed by implementing bandwidth controls, and customers can be attracted to a business due to its family-friendly Internet service. Organizations operating within regulated industries can also use Internet filtering solutions to comply with necessary federal legislation.

The market in North America is dominating the global web content filtering market in terms of revenue owing to favorable government regulations, which encourage the adoption of web content filtering solutions and innovative technology. In North America, the U.S., and Canada, web content filtering markets are expected to grow significantly during the forecast period owing to the increased adoption of web content filtering in schools, institutions, and business organizations.

Global Web Content Filtering Market Segmentation:

Segmentation based on software:

• IP Filtering
• Keyword Filtering
• URL Filtering
• File Type Filtering
• Others (Profile, Image, Link Filtering)

Segmentation based on end use:

• Organizations
• Government Agencies
• Schools and Institutions
• Others (home computers, mobile phones, etc.)

Segmentation based on region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa