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Is Twitch safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise Twitch from age 13 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk).
- 13-15
- Teenagers in this age range might primarily watch popular streamers playing games like Fortnite or Minecraft, engaging with the live chat to interact with the streamer and other viewers, and potentially using 'Bits' or 'Subscriptions' to support creators.
- 16+
- Older teens may explore a wider variety of content, including 'Just Chatting' streams, esports events, or creative broadcasts, and might be more involved in community moderation or understanding the nuances of creator monetization through 'Donations' and 'Affiliate/Partner' programs.
Twitch is a live streaming platform primarily focused on video games, but also features content like music, creative arts, and 'Just Chatting' streams. Viewers can interact with streamers and other viewers via live chat.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 8/10
- Violence
- 6/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 7/10
- Stranger contact
- 8/10
- Addiction risk
- 9/10
- Language
- 7/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
Twitch is a live-streaming platform where users watch and interact with streamers, primarily focused on video games, but also including creative content and 'Just Chatting' streams. The live, unmoderated nature of chat and the potential for mature content from streamers are key considerations. Parents should utilize available privacy settings and discuss safe online behavior with their children.
What to do about Twitch
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 Twitch is 13+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Twitch setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Twitch without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Twitch that mean it is time to step in.
Twitch age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Twitch?
Parentwise puts Twitch at 13+. We advise Twitch from age 13 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk). Violence scores 6/10, language 7/10, stranger contact 8/10 and addiction risk 9/10.
Can a 10 year old use Twitch?
Not by default: we advise Twitch from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first.
Can a 12 year old use Twitch?
Not by default: we advise Twitch from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first.
Can a 13 year old use Twitch?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Twitch (13+). Teenagers in this age range might primarily watch popular streamers playing games like Fortnite or Minecraft, engaging with the live chat to interact with the streamer and other viewers, and potentially using 'Bits' or 'Subscriptions' to support creators.
Is Twitch appropriate for kids?
Twitch is a live-streaming platform where users watch and interact with streamers, primarily focused on video games, but also including creative content and 'Just Chatting' streams. Parentwise rates Twitch overall as high risk (8/10), with stranger contact at 8/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is Twitch family friendly?
Twitch is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. The live, unmoderated nature of chat and the potential for mature content from streamers are key considerations.
Twitch parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Twitch is a live-streaming platform where users watch and interact with streamers, primarily focused on video games, but also including creative content and 'Just Chatting' streams. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (8/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is Twitch safe for kids?
We advise Twitch from age 13 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk). The live, unmoderated nature of chat and the potential for mature content from streamers are key considerations.
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