Subscribe to the YouTube Viewers channel for the latest news, updates, and tips.
You can decide what YouTube account is best for your family. Use the chart below to learn the differences between a supervised kid account, a supervised teen account, and the YouTube Kids app.
| YouTube Kids | Supervised kids accounts | Supervised teen accounts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What is it? |
A separate app that’s a safer and simpler account for kids. Comes with tools for parents and caregivers to guide their viewing journey. Learn more at youtube.com/kids. |
A parent-managed supervised account, required for kids under 13 or relevant age of consent in their country. Comes with limited features, digital well-being protections and parent-set content settings. Learn more about supervised kids accounts. |
A voluntary supervised account that parents or teens can set up. Comes with digital well-being protections and parent-set content settings for teens. Learn more about supervised teen accounts. |
| Who is it for? | Kids whose parents want to handpick content for them to watch. |
Kids under 13 (or the relevant age in their country or region) whose parents decide they’re ready to explore YouTube with parent-selected content settings applied. |
Teens over 13 (or the relevant age in their country or region) who are using YouTube but would like parental supervision. |
| What content settings are available for my child? |
Includes a smaller selection of videos than a supervised account on YouTube. The content available changes according to the YouTube Kids content setting parents choose at account creation.
If you find a video you believe is inappropriate, you can report it. Learn more about YTK content settings. |
The content available changes according to the content setting parents choose at account creation.
Regardless of the content setting chosen, age-restricted content is not available for users under 18. If you find a video you believe is inappropriate, you can report it. Learn more about content settings. |
Teens are automatically placed into a content setting based on their age. For example, 13-15 year olds are placed in the "Teens" setting, while 16- and 17 year olds are placed into the "Older teens" content setting. Content settings can only be adjusted by linked parent accounts. Parents can select one of the following settings:
Regardless of the content setting chosen, age-restricted content is unavailable for users under 18. If you find a video you believe is inappropriate, you can report it. Learn more about content settings. |
| Can I decide exactly what videos my child sees? | You can handpick only the exact videos you want your kid to have access to. Learn more. | You can select the content setting, and then YouTube does the work to filter the content accordingly. You can also block channels. | You can select the content setting, and then YouTube does the work to filter the content accordingly. |
| How can I set screen time limits for my child? | Use the YouTube Kids app to directly define screen time settings for your child. | You can use the Family Center to manage screen time limits for your child, including setting a Shorts feed limit. | You can use the Family Center to manage screen time limits for your child, including setting a Shorts feed limit. |
| Is a Google Account for my child required? | No, a Google Account isn’t required. | No, a Google Account isn’t required to set up a supervised kid account. | No, a Google Account isn’t required to set up a supervised kid account. |
Learn more about YouTube Kids, supervised kid accounts, and supervised teen accounts.