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Is YouTube Safe for Kids?

Safe with setup Rated 17+ (App Store); YouTube Kids for under 13

Standard YouTube is built for 13+ and can surface mature content and predatory comments. For younger children use YouTube Kids or a parent-supervised Google account, turn on Restricted Mode, and disable autoplay so kids don't drift into inappropriate videos.

Our recommended age: Use YouTube Kids under 13; supervised accounts for tweens

Top risks parents should know

  • Autoplay and recommendations can lead kids to mature content.
  • Comment sections attract spam, scams, and predatory contact.
  • Ads and 'influencer' pressure drive purchases and unhealthy comparison.

How to make YouTube safer

  • Use YouTube Kids or a supervised account for under-13s.
  • Turn on Restricted Mode and disable autoplay.
  • Disable comments for younger viewers.
  • Curate approved channels instead of open search.

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