Social platform · Medium risk
Is Rumble safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise Rumble from age 13 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- Rumble is not suitable for this age group due to its unmoderated content and live streaming features.
- 9-12
- Children in this age range should not use Rumble due to the high likelihood of encountering mature, political, or graphic content without adequate filtering.
- 13-15
- Teens using Rumble may encounter diverse political commentary and unfiltered live streams, requiring strong media literacy to navigate potentially biased or extreme viewpoints.
- 16+
- Older teens on Rumble can access a wide range of news and commentary, but should be aware of the platform's less stringent content moderation compared to mainstream video sites.
Rumble is a video platform that hosts a variety of content, often positioning itself as an alternative to mainstream platforms with a focus on free speech. It features news, commentary, entertainment, and user-generated videos, attracting creators and viewers seeking less restrictive content policies.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 6/10
- Violence
- 5/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 6/10
- Stranger contact
- 5/10
- Addiction risk
- 6/10
- Language
- 6/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
Rumble is a video platform known for its less restrictive content moderation compared to mainstream sites, often attracting creators and viewers seeking alternative perspectives. This means users may encounter a wider range of content, including political commentary and unmoderated live streams, which can expose children to mature or potentially harmful material. Parents should be aware of the platform's approach to content and discuss media literacy with their children if they choose to use it.
What to do about Rumble
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 Rumble is 13+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Rumble setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Rumble without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Rumble that mean it is time to step in.
Rumble age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Rumble?
Parentwise puts Rumble at 13+. We advise Rumble from age 13 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 5/10, language 6/10, stranger contact 5/10 and addiction risk 6/10.
Can a 10 year old use Rumble?
Not by default: we advise Rumble from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range should not use Rumble due to the high likelihood of encountering mature, political, or graphic content without adequate filtering.
Can a 12 year old use Rumble?
Not by default: we advise Rumble from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range should not use Rumble due to the high likelihood of encountering mature, political, or graphic content without adequate filtering.
Can a 13 year old use Rumble?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Rumble (13+). Teens using Rumble may encounter diverse political commentary and unfiltered live streams, requiring strong media literacy to navigate potentially biased or extreme viewpoints.
Is Rumble appropriate for kids?
Rumble is a video platform known for its less restrictive content moderation compared to mainstream sites, often attracting creators and viewers seeking alternative perspectives. Parentwise rates Rumble overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 5/10 and addiction risk at 6/10.
Is Rumble family friendly?
Rumble sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. This means users may encounter a wider range of content, including political commentary and unmoderated live streams, which can expose children to mature or potentially harmful material.
Rumble parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Rumble is a video platform known for its less restrictive content moderation compared to mainstream sites, often attracting creators and viewers seeking alternative perspectives. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (5/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (6/10).
Is Rumble safe for kids?
We advise Rumble from age 13 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). This means users may encounter a wider range of content, including political commentary and unmoderated live streams, which can expose children to mature or potentially harmful material.
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