Is Reddit Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by Google Play, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with reddit Inc..
What Reddit's age rating means
Reddit is rated 12 歳以上 on the Google Play, 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
- Reddit offers in-app purchases. Without a purchase password or spending limit, a child can run up charges. Set up Ask to Buy (iOS) or a Play purchase PIN (Android).
- Reddit shows ads. Ads inside kids' apps can lead to unexpected content or accidental taps that open other stores or links.
What parents and users report about Reddit
Users frequently complain about being forced to use the app instead of the mobile website, the lack of Korean translation features, and inconsistent or missing translation functionality. Many express frustration with the app's usability and perceived lack of improvements.
Summarized from 155 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Reddit
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Reddit 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 Reddit on your child's device.
Reddit for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Reddit safe for kids?
Reddit has an official age rating of 12 歳以上 on the Google Play, 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 Reddit have?
The Google Play rates Reddit as 12 歳以上. 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 Reddit 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 Reddit 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 Reddit and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.