Is GroupMe 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 Skype Communications S.a.r.l.
What GroupMe's age rating means
GroupMe 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.
Things for parents to check
- As a Social Networking app, GroupMe can put your child in contact with strangers or user-generated content that is not moderated in real time. This is the biggest supervision concern for younger users.
What parents and users report about GroupMe
Users frequently report login and account access issues, including problems with phone number verification and PIN authentication. Many complain about poor customer support and technical glitches, such as notifications repeating excessively or messages failing to send. Some users also express frustration with recent updates removing features like timed muting and GIF posting.
Summarized from 402 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with GroupMe
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove GroupMe 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 GroupMe on your child's device.
GroupMe for kids: frequently asked questions
Is GroupMe safe for kids?
GroupMe 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 GroupMe have?
The App Store rates GroupMe 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 GroupMe 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 GroupMe 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 GroupMe and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.