Is The New York Times 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 The New York Times Company.
What The New York Times's age rating means
The New York Times 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 The New York Times
Users frequently complain about technical issues like app crashes, loading problems, and forced updates requiring newer iOS versions. Many criticize the app's intrusive ads, push for family subscriptions, and biased or repetitive content. Others express frustration with missing features like offline reading, e-paper options, and cross-device functionality.
Summarized from 263 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with The New York Times
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove The New York Times 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 The New York Times on your child's device.
The New York Times for kids: frequently asked questions
Is The New York Times safe for kids?
The New York Times 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 The New York Times have?
The App Store rates The New York Times 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 The New York Times 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 The New York Times 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 The New York Times and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.