Is GOV.UK One Login 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 Government Digital Service.
What GOV.UK One Login's age rating means
GOV.UK One Login holds a family-friendly PEGI 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.
What parents and users report about GOV.UK One Login
Users frequently complain about the GOV.UK One Login app being difficult to use, with many finding the process confusing and time-consuming. Technical issues, such as login failures and identity verification problems, are also common. Some users express concerns about accessibility and the app's reliance on specific technology.
Summarized from 337 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with GOV.UK One Login
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove GOV.UK One Login 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 GOV.UK One Login on your child's device.
GOV.UK One Login for kids: frequently asked questions
Is GOV.UK One Login safe for kids?
GOV.UK One Login carries a family-friendly official rating (PEGI 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 GOV.UK One Login have?
The Google Play rates GOV.UK One Login as PEGI 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 GOV.UK One Login 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 GOV.UK One Login 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 GOV.UK One Login and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.