Is YouTube Music 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 Google LLC.
What YouTube Music's age rating means
YouTube Music is rated USK ab 12 Jahren 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
- YouTube Music 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).
- YouTube Music 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 YouTube Music
Users frequently report the app crashing, failing to play songs, or becoming unusable after updates. Many complain about excessive ads, poor search functionality, and songs disappearing from playlists or libraries. Other common issues include the app not working in the background, frequent bugs, and unwanted features like AI-generated songs or unnecessary permissions.
Summarized from 301 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with YouTube Music
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove YouTube Music 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 Music on your child's device.
YouTube Music for kids: frequently asked questions
Is YouTube Music safe for kids?
YouTube Music has an official age rating of USK ab 12 Jahren 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 YouTube Music have?
The Google Play rates YouTube Music as USK ab 12 Jahren. 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 Music 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 Music 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 Music and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.