App · Low risk
Is Shazam safe for your child?
Age guide
4+
We advise Shazam from age 4 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children can enjoy using Shazam to identify songs they hear, which can be a fun way to engage with music.
- 9-12
- For this age group, Shazam can introduce them to new artists and genres, and they might use its lyrics feature to sing along.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may use Shazam to discover music from their friends or social media, potentially linking it to their streaming services.
- 16+
- Older users might appreciate Shazam's integration with concert information or music videos, helping them explore artists more deeply.
Shazam is an app that identifies music, movies, advertising, and television shows, based on a short sample played using the microphone on the device. It allows users to discover new music and artists, and connect with their favorite songs.
- Age guide
- 4+
- Overall risk
- 2/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 2/10
What parents should know
Shazam is an app that identifies music by listening through a device's microphone. While generally safe and useful for music discovery, it requires microphone access and collects data on listening habits. Parents should manage privacy settings and monitor microphone permissions to ensure responsible use.
What to do about Shazam
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 Shazam is 4+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Shazam setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Shazam without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Shazam that mean it is time to step in.
Shazam age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Shazam?
Parentwise puts Shazam at 4+. We advise Shazam from age 4 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 3/10.
Can a 10 year old use Shazam?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Shazam (4+). For this age group, Shazam can introduce them to new artists and genres, and they might use its lyrics feature to sing along.
Can a 12 year old use Shazam?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Shazam (4+). For this age group, Shazam can introduce them to new artists and genres, and they might use its lyrics feature to sing along.
Can a 13 year old use Shazam?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Shazam (4+). Teenagers may use Shazam to discover music from their friends or social media, potentially linking it to their streaming services.
Is Shazam appropriate for kids?
Shazam is an app that identifies music by listening through a device's microphone. Parentwise rates Shazam overall as low risk (2/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 3/10.
Is Shazam family friendly?
Shazam is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. While generally safe and useful for music discovery, it requires microphone access and collects data on listening habits.
Shazam parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Shazam is an app that identifies music by listening through a device's microphone. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (3/10).
Is Shazam safe for kids?
We advise Shazam from age 4 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk). While generally safe and useful for music discovery, it requires microphone access and collects data on listening habits.
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