Is ClassDojo 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 ClassDojo.
What ClassDojo's age rating means
ClassDojo holds a family-friendly Rated for 3+ rating on the Google Play. It is broadly appropriate, but a low age rating does not remove every risk: check whether it has chat, ads, or in-app purchases below.
Things for parents to check
- ClassDojo 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).
What parents and users report about ClassDojo
Users frequently complain about aggressive monetization tactics, including constant prompts to upgrade to paid features and hidden charges. Many report technical issues like duplicate notifications, login problems, and glitches with features like point tracking. The app is also criticized for being cluttered, difficult to navigate, and overly reliant on subscriptions for basic school communication.
Summarized from 123 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with ClassDojo
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove ClassDojo 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 ClassDojo on your child's device.
ClassDojo for kids: frequently asked questions
Is ClassDojo safe for kids?
ClassDojo carries a family-friendly official rating (Rated for 3+) on the Google Play. That makes it broadly suitable, but even family-rated apps can include chat, ads, or in-app purchases, so check the factors below.
What age rating does ClassDojo have?
The Google Play rates ClassDojo as Rated for 3+. 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 ClassDojo 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 ClassDojo 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 ClassDojo and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.