Is eBay online shopping & selling 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 eBay Mobile.
What eBay online shopping & selling's age rating means
eBay online shopping & selling is rated Teen on the Google Play, 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.
Things for parents to check
- eBay online shopping & selling 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 eBay online shopping & selling
Users frequently report technical issues with the app, including crashes, inability to log in, and server errors. Many complain about poor customer service, slow refunds, and difficulties with returns. Additionally, the introduction of live auctions and videos on the homepage is widely disliked.
Summarized from 96 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with eBay online shopping & selling
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove eBay online shopping & selling 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 eBay online shopping & selling on your child's device.
eBay online shopping & selling for kids: frequently asked questions
Is eBay online shopping & selling safe for kids?
eBay online shopping & selling has an official age rating of Teen on the Google Play, 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 eBay online shopping & selling have?
The Google Play rates eBay online shopping & selling as Teen. 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 eBay online shopping & selling 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 eBay online shopping & selling 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 eBay online shopping & selling and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.