Is X (Ранее Twitter) 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 X Corp..
What X (Ранее Twitter)'s age rating means
The Google Play gives X (Ранее Twitter) an official 18+ rating, so the store considers it unsuitable for children. That usually reflects mature themes, chat with strangers, suggestive content, or gambling-style mechanics. For a child or younger teen, treat this as a clear caution.
Things for parents to check
- X (Ранее Twitter) 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).
- X (Ранее Twitter) 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 X (Ранее Twitter)
Users frequently complain about the app's poor performance, including slow loading times, frequent bugs, and crashes after updates. Many are frustrated with unnecessary design changes that make basic features harder to use, and some report account suspensions without clear reasons or support. The rebrand from Twitter to X is also unpopular, with users feeling the platform has declined in quality.
Summarized from 105 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with X (Ранее Twitter)
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove X (Ранее Twitter) 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 X (Ранее Twitter) on your child's device.
X (Ранее Twitter) for kids: frequently asked questions
Is X (Ранее Twitter) safe for kids?
X (Ранее Twitter) carries an official age rating of 18+ on the Google Play, which means it is not designed for children. It is a real, listed app, but the store itself flags it for a mature audience. If a younger child wants it, the rating alone is a strong reason to say no or to supervise closely.
What age rating does X (Ранее Twitter) have?
The Google Play rates X (Ранее Twitter) as 18+. 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 X (Ранее Twitter) 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 X (Ранее Twitter) 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 X (Ранее Twitter) and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.