REFOG Keylogger: see what happens on a PC when you are not at it
You hand a child the family computer, step out, and wonder what is being typed, searched and chatted about. Checking the machine afterward only shows what is left, and a browser history is easy to clear. REFOG records activity as it happens and stores it in an online account, so you can look at it later from any browser.
Quick facts
- Platform: Windows 11, 10 and 8
- Delivery: You install the monitor on the Windows PC and review the logs in a cloud account
- Trial: Free 3-day trial that includes cloud access
- Intended use: Your own minor child, or an employee on a company-owned device with prior disclosure and consent
Key features
A record of every key pressed
The keystroke log captures what is typed on the computer. That includes messages, searches and anything else entered on the keyboard.
Websites visited and links clicked
REFOG logs each website visited and decodes the links that were clicked. You can see where the time went online.
Which apps were launched and for how long
Application monitoring shows every app that was started and how long it was used. This covers games such as Steam or Roblox, so you can check screen time against limits you set.
Chat messages and social network activity
The program captures chats in popular instant messaging apps. It also captures messages typed into web-based chat on sites like Facebook, with timestamps and screenshots for context.
Periodic screenshots and keyword alerts
REFOG takes screenshots of the desktop at intervals, so a log entry comes with a picture of what was on screen. You can set keyword alerts, and an email is sent when a chosen word is typed.
Review everything from any browser
Logs upload to your cloud account and usually sync within a few minutes, depending on your connection. You can install it on several Windows PCs in one home, and each one reports to the same account.
Who it's for
It suits parents who own the family PC and want a clear record of a child's typing, browsing and chats. It also suits employers who monitor company-owned machines after telling staff. It is built for Windows only, and you are expected to use it only on devices you own or are authorized to manage.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers keystrokes, websites, apps, chats and screenshots in one tool
- Logs are reachable from any browser, so you don't need to touch the monitored PC
- Visible on-screen notice by default, which keeps monitoring open and disclosed
- Free trial lets you test it before paying
- Setup is a step-by-step wizard
Cons
- Windows 8, 10 and 11 only
- Review depends on an internet connection and a cloud account
- The free trial is short, at 3 days
- A discreet mode exists, but only for younger children on a device you own, and only after you have told your household
FAQs
Does it run invisibly?
By default REFOG runs as a regular app with a visible on-screen indicator. An optional discreet mode reduces on-screen visibility on a device you own, and you should disclose monitoring first. A custom hotkey protects access to the program.
Is it legal to use?
You can use it on computers you own or are authorized to monitor, including those used by your minor children. Using it on someone else's device without consent may break the law, so check your local rules.
Can I monitor more than one PC?
Yes. You can install it on several Windows PCs in the same home. Each installation syncs to the same cloud account.
How do I see the recorded data?
You sign in to your account from any browser on any device. The logs are stored there.
Can it tell me about gaming time?
Yes. It logs which applications are used and for how long, including gaming platforms.
System requirements
Windows 11, Windows 10 or Windows 8 on the PC you want to monitor, plus an internet connection to sync logs to your cloud account.