Is Fortnite 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 Epic Games Inc..
What Fortnite's age rating means
Fortnite 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 Fortnite
Users frequently report technical issues, especially on iPads and mobile devices, including crashes, lag, and inability to download or launch the game. Many complain about poor matchmaking, unfair advantages for PC/console players, and frustration with frequent updates and bugs. Additionally, some users criticize the game's focus on expensive cosmetics and revealing skins.
Summarized from 130 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Fortnite
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Fortnite 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 Fortnite on your child's device.
Fortnite for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Fortnite safe for kids?
Fortnite 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 Fortnite have?
The App Store rates Fortnite 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 Fortnite 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 Fortnite 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 Fortnite and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.