YouTube Kids

YouTube Kids

An app made just for kids

2.7M ratings
4655 reviews
#46 in free Entertainment
📚 Education
🎬 Entertainment
Free

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Released
February 23, 2015
Updated
November 2, 2026
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About

This app provides a safe and engaging video platform for children, allowing them to explore their interests with age-appropriate content. Parents can customize viewing experiences with robust parental controls and set screen time limits.

✓Age-appropriate content modes
✓Customizable content filters
✓Parental controls
✓Screen time timer
✓Watch it Again tab
✓Flag inappropriate content
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What users say about YouTube Kids

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What's New in YouTube Kids

11.44.946

November 2, 2026

Bug fixes and stability improvements

Charts

Top Free

The app has maintained its position at 46 recently.

Last updated on November 7, 2026.

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User reviews

Can’t cast to Chromecast anymore

The button to cast is gone from the app

Fornite

It needs more Fornite

Why the hell is this all showing videos of random languages to my kid?

In the search results everything but the actually f language set in the app!!!

YouTube Kids is the evil genius

YouTube Kids has educational stuff that’s good. But YouTube Kids is so weird. Some are absolute sickpee and I need a nap every morning. And it’s not for kids. I know why it’s not for kids, that means it’s not horrid, It’s just instant brain rot, and you only see is a kid singing memes and cartoon weirdness. It’s horrible for kids. I will not recommend this because:

Online chat with strangers

Bloody and dark content

Fake photofish with strangers

Too bad pop ups

Eating weird

Weapons

Nudity

Extreme violence

Pornography

Foul Language

And YouTube kids needs to recommend these parents to keep their children away.

This is not entertainment.
This is poorly regulated, emotionally harmful, and unsafe.
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Would be higher if the programmer had kids

It’s good for limiting kids to age-appropriate videos so you can distract them to get things done when you need to. However, it’s clear the programmers/developers don’t have kids. The 2 major flaws, which related are: you can’t lock the screen to prevent the kids from changing videos (but you can limit videos to age), and when kids are finger happy changing videos it puts the settings button on top of the video selection… which the kids will hit and stop everything so you have to drop what you’re trying to get done to constantly get the app to work again. Huge oversight on the settings button placement.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Difficulty accessing parental controls

Bug

Videos freezing or not loading

Bug

Inappropriate content slipping through filters

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add ability to comment, like, and subscribe

Feature

Improve search functionality and video recommendations

Feature

Expand content for older kids (8-12)

Feature

Allow language preferences for video selection

Feature

Implement a 'back to beginning' video playback option

Feature

FAQ

Does YouTube Kids have ads?

YouTube Kids does not contain paid advertisements. However, children may see commercial content from YouTube creators that are not paid ads.

What is the age rating for YouTube Kids?

YouTube Kids is rated for ages 4 and up, making it suitable for a wide range of young viewers.

Can I set limits on YouTube Kids viewing time?

Yes, YouTube Kids includes a Timer feature that allows parents to set screen time limits and freeze the app when time is up.

How does YouTube Kids ensure content is appropriate?

The app uses a combination of automated filters and human review to keep videos family-friendly and safe. Parents can also flag inappropriate content for review.

What content modes are available on YouTube Kids?

YouTube Kids offers modes for preschoolers, younger children, older children, and an 'Approved Content Only' mode where parents hand-pick all videos and channels.

How often is YouTube Kids updated?

The latest version of YouTube Kids is 11.44.946, and it was last updated on November 2nd, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve the experience.

What devices support YouTube Kids?

YouTube Kids is available on Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad, providing a consistent experience across these platforms.

What do users like and dislike about YouTube Kids?

Users praise YouTube Kids for being great for kids, offering appropriate content, robust parental controls, and customizable profiles. However, some users note inconsistent video availability, limited search options, and outdated or repetitive content.