Is Google Slides 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 Google.
What Google Slides's age rating means
Google Slides holds a family-friendly 4+ rating on the App Store. 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 Google Slides
Users frequently complain about the Google Slides app being buggy, slow, and lacking key features compared to the desktop version, especially on iPads. Many find it difficult to edit slides, add transitions, or use advanced features, forcing them to switch to a computer. The app also has compatibility issues with touchscreens and frequently freezes or crashes.
Summarized from 238 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Google Slides
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Google Slides 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 Google Slides on your child's device.
Google Slides for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Google Slides safe for kids?
Google Slides carries a family-friendly official rating (4+) on the App Store. 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 Google Slides have?
The App Store rates Google Slides as 4+. 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 Google Slides 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 Google Slides 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 Google Slides and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.