Is Opera News Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by App Store, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with Opera Norway AS.
What Opera News's age rating means
Opera News is rated 12+ on the App Store, meaning it targets older teenagers, not young children. With parental controls and an honest conversation, many teens use apps like this fine, but the rating exists for a reason.
What parents and users report about Opera News
Users overwhelmingly complain about excessive and intrusive advertisements that disrupt the reading experience, often forcing redirects to external sites. Many also report technical issues like slow loading, bugs, and malfunctioning features. Some users express frustration with the app's shift towards paywalled content and lack of control over media sources.
Summarized from 180 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Opera News
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Opera News if it is above your child's age.
Use Google Family Link to approve installs, set a Play Store content rating limit, require purchase approval, and block or uninstall Opera News on your child's device.
Opera News for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Opera News safe for kids?
Opera News has an official age rating of 12+ on the App Store, aimed at older teens rather than young children. It can be appropriate with guidance, parental controls, and a conversation about what to share and who to talk to.
What age rating does Opera News have?
The App Store rates Opera News as 12+. This is the store's own content rating, set from the app's features and content, not our opinion. Use it as the starting point for whether it fits your child's age.
Can my child use Opera News safely?
If you decide to allow it, use device parental controls: Screen Time and Content & Privacy Restrictions on iPhone, or Family Link and Play Store parental controls on Android. Turn on purchase approval, set age-appropriate content limits, and keep the account under your family group so you can see activity.
How do I block or remove Opera News from my child's phone?
On iPhone, open Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions, then restrict or delete the app and block reinstalling it. On Android, open Family Link, select your child, find Opera News and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.