Is X (anciennement Twitter) 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 X Corp..
What X (anciennement Twitter)'s age rating means
The App Store gives X (anciennement Twitter) 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 X (anciennement Twitter)
Users frequently complain about poor app functionality, including slow performance on weak internet connections and frequent bugs. Many report unfair account bans or shadowbans with no transparent appeals process. Others criticize the platform's political bias, aggressive moderation, and unreliable age verification system.
Summarized from 342 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with X (anciennement Twitter)
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove X (anciennement Twitter) 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 X (anciennement Twitter) on your child's device.
X (anciennement Twitter) for kids: frequently asked questions
Is X (anciennement Twitter) safe for kids?
X (anciennement Twitter) 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 X (anciennement Twitter) have?
The App Store rates X (anciennement Twitter) 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 X (anciennement Twitter) 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 X (anciennement Twitter) 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 X (anciennement Twitter) and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.