Is Pinterest(핀터레스트) 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 Pinterest.
What Pinterest(핀터레스트)'s age rating means
Pinterest(핀터레스트) is rated 12세 이상 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
- Pinterest(핀터레스트) 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 Pinterest(핀터레스트)
Users frequently complain about excessive ads, poor moderation, and technical issues like bugs and account access problems. Many also express frustration with changes to the app's functionality, such as the feed algorithm and inability to use multiple accounts simultaneously.
Summarized from 67 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Pinterest(핀터레스트)
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Pinterest(핀터레스트) 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 Pinterest(핀터레스트) on your child's device.
Pinterest(핀터레스트) for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Pinterest(핀터레스트) safe for kids?
Pinterest(핀터레스트) has an official age rating of 12세 이상 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 Pinterest(핀터레스트) have?
The Google Play rates Pinterest(핀터레스트) as 12세 이상. 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 Pinterest(핀터레스트) 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 Pinterest(핀터레스트) 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 Pinterest(핀터레스트) and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.