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Is X (Twitter) Safe for Kids?
Older kids only Rated 17+ (App Store); minimum age 13
X (formerly Twitter) allows explicit content by default, has a fast-moving feed of unfiltered news and opinions, and lets strangers reply and DM. Its own store rating is 17+. We don't recommend it for children; older teens should lock DMs and enable sensitive-content filtering.
Our recommended age: 17+
Top risks parents should know
- Explicit/graphic content is permitted and easy to encounter.
- Open replies and DMs expose teens to strangers and harassment.
- Misinformation and extreme content spread rapidly.
How to make X (Twitter) safer
- Treat X as 17+ — not suitable for younger kids.
- If an older teen uses it, restrict DMs to people they follow.
- Turn on sensitive-content and mute/block liberally.
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