YouTube Kids

Video made for children

YouTube Kids is a child-focused video app from Google LLC, built for families who want a simpler place for younger viewers to watch entertainment and educational clips. It separates children’s viewing from the main YouTube experience and presents content through a brighter, easier-to-navigate interface. The app suits parents managing a child’s first access to online video, as well as children who enjoy familiar shows, music, learning clips and repeat viewing.

Parental controls shape the experience

Parents can choose settings aimed at preschool, younger or older children, giving the app a way to adjust what appears for different age groups. Controls also allow adults to approve videos and channels, block unwanted material, report content and set a viewing timer. These options do not remove the need for supervision, but they make it easier to define boundaries than using a general-purpose video service.

• Age-based profiles: Select a viewing setting that matches the child’s stage.
• Content controls: Approve items, block videos or channels, and flag material for review.
• Screen-time timer: Set a limit that ends the session when time is up.
• Repeat viewing: Recently enjoyed clips are easier to find again.

A large, established catalogue

With a 4.2 rating from more than 3.2 million reviews and 500,000,000+ installs, YouTube Kids is one of the most widely used children’s entertainment apps on Android. Its scale is useful for families whose children move between cartoons, songs, stories and educational videos, although the breadth of available material means parental settings remain important.

At a glance

Category: Entertainment
Developer: Google LLC
Package: com.google.android.apps.youtube.kids