Is 百度新闻 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 Beijing Baidu Netcom Science & Technology Co.,Ltd.
What 百度新闻's age rating means
The App Store gives 百度新闻 an official 17+ rating, so the store considers it unsuitable for children. That usually reflects mature themes, chat with strangers, suggestive content, or gambling-style mechanics. For a child or younger teen, treat this as a clear caution.
What parents and users report about 百度新闻
Users complain about the lack of a night mode, poor news recommendation quality with excessive entertainment and clickbait content, and frequent app crashes. Many also express frustration with the inability to block certain news types or customize the interface effectively.
Summarized from 13 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with 百度新闻
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove 百度新闻 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 百度新闻 on your child's device.
百度新闻 for kids: frequently asked questions
Is 百度新闻 safe for kids?
百度新闻 carries an official age rating of 17+ on the App Store, which means it is not designed for children. It is a real, listed app, but the store itself flags it for a mature audience. If a younger child wants it, the rating alone is a strong reason to say no or to supervise closely.
What age rating does 百度新闻 have?
The App Store rates 百度新闻 as 17+. 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 百度新闻 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 百度新闻 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 百度新闻 and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.