Is Upwork 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 Upwork Global Inc..
What Upwork's age rating means
Upwork 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 Upwork
Users frequently report technical issues like login errors, app crashes, and email verification problems. Many complain about the pay-to-apply system (using 'connects') and the prevalence of scammers or fake job postings. Others express frustration with account suspensions, poor customer support, and unfair fees.
Summarized from 46 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Upwork
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Upwork 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 Upwork on your child's device.
Upwork for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Upwork safe for kids?
Upwork 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 Upwork have?
The App Store rates Upwork 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 Upwork 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 Upwork 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 Upwork and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.