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Is Reddit safe for your child?
Age guide
17+
We advise Reddit from age 17 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk).
- 5-8
- Reddit is not designed for this age group and contains content that is inappropriate for young children.
- 9-12
- Reddit content is generally unsuitable for this age group due to unmoderated discussions and mature themes in many subreddits.
- 13-15
- Teenagers in this age range might encounter communities focused on specific interests, but they will also be exposed to unfiltered discussions and potentially harmful content in various subreddits.
- 16+
- Older teens can use Reddit to engage in niche communities and follow specific topics, but they should be aware of the prevalence of misinformation and graphic content in certain areas.
Reddit is a vast network of communities (subreddits) where users can submit content, vote on posts, and engage in discussions. It covers an enormous range of topics, from niche hobbies to major news events.
- Age guide
- 17+
- Overall risk
- 7/10
- Violence
- 6/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 8/10
- Stranger contact
- 7/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 8/10
- Influence
- 9/10
What parents should know
Reddit is a vast platform with communities dedicated to almost any topic, often featuring unmoderated content and discussions. It is officially rated 17+ due to the potential for exposure to graphic, explicit, or harmful material. Parents should ensure strong privacy settings are enabled and maintain open communication about content encountered and online interactions.
What to do about Reddit
Free with a Parentwise account. The age-by-age verdict needs your child's age, which is why it lives behind the account.
- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Reddit is 17+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Reddit setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Reddit without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Reddit that mean it is time to step in.
Reddit age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Reddit?
Parentwise puts Reddit at 17+. We advise Reddit from age 17 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). Violence scores 6/10, language 8/10, stranger contact 7/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old use Reddit?
Not by default: we advise Reddit from 17+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Reddit content is generally unsuitable for this age group due to unmoderated discussions and mature themes in many subreddits.
Can a 12 year old use Reddit?
Not by default: we advise Reddit from 17+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Reddit content is generally unsuitable for this age group due to unmoderated discussions and mature themes in many subreddits.
Can a 13 year old use Reddit?
Not by default: we advise Reddit from 17+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Teenagers in this age range might encounter communities focused on specific interests, but they will also be exposed to unfiltered discussions and potentially harmful content in various subreddits.
Is Reddit appropriate for kids?
Reddit is a vast platform with communities dedicated to almost any topic, often featuring unmoderated content and discussions. Parentwise rates Reddit overall as high risk (7/10), with stranger contact at 7/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Reddit family friendly?
Reddit is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. It is officially rated 17+ due to the potential for exposure to graphic, explicit, or harmful material.
Reddit parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Reddit is a vast platform with communities dedicated to almost any topic, often featuring unmoderated content and discussions. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (7/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Reddit safe for kids?
We advise Reddit from age 17 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). It is officially rated 17+ due to the potential for exposure to graphic, explicit, or harmful material.
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