Is YouTube Create Safe for Kids?
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What YouTube Create's age rating means
YouTube Create 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 YouTube Create
Users frequently report the app crashing or freezing, especially during video creation or export. Many complain about the limited and outdated music library, with issues around copyright and royalty-free audio. Additionally, there are problems with importing edited videos and exporting content, often resulting in errors or unedited versions.
Summarized from 10 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with YouTube Create
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove YouTube Create 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 YouTube Create on your child's device.
YouTube Create for kids: frequently asked questions
Is YouTube Create safe for kids?
YouTube Create 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 YouTube Create have?
The App Store rates YouTube Create 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 YouTube Create 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 YouTube Create 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 YouTube Create and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.