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Is X (Twitter) safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise X (Twitter) from age 13 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk).
- 5-8
- X is not designed for this age group and contains unmoderated user-generated content that is inappropriate for young children.
- 9-12
- X is not suitable for this age group, as it is a public platform with real-time news, opinions, and interactions that can be overwhelming and expose them to mature topics.
- 13-15
- Teens in this age group might use X to follow interests, news, or public figures, but they can encounter misinformation, cyberbullying, and explicit content through trending topics or replies.
- 16+
- Older teens may use X for news, social commentary, or connecting with communities, but they should be aware of the potential for echo chambers, harassment, and the spread of unverified information.
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X, formerly Twitter, is a microblogging and social networking service where users post and interact with messages known as 'posts' or 'tweets'. It allows for rapid dissemination of information, news, and opinions, often in real-time.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 8/10
- Violence
- 7/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 9/10
- Stranger contact
- 7/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 8/10
- Influence
- 9/10
What parents should know
X, formerly Twitter, is a real-time social media platform where users post short messages, images, and videos. It is primarily text-based and allows users to follow accounts, engage in public conversations, and consume news. The platform has minimal content moderation, meaning users can encounter a wide range of content, including misinformation, hate speech, and explicit material.
What to do about X (Twitter)
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X (Twitter) age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is X (Twitter)?
Parentwise puts X (Twitter) at 13+. We advise X (Twitter) from age 13 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk). Violence scores 7/10, language 8/10, stranger contact 7/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old use X (Twitter)?
Not by default: we advise X (Twitter) from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. X is not suitable for this age group, as it is a public platform with real-time news, opinions, and interactions that can be overwhelming and expose them to mature topics.
Can a 12 year old use X (Twitter)?
Not by default: we advise X (Twitter) from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. X is not suitable for this age group, as it is a public platform with real-time news, opinions, and interactions that can be overwhelming and expose them to mature topics.
Can a 13 year old use X (Twitter)?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for X (Twitter) (13+). Teens in this age group might use X to follow interests, news, or public figures, but they can encounter misinformation, cyberbullying, and explicit content through trending topics or replies.
Is X (Twitter) appropriate for kids?
X, formerly Twitter, is a real-time social media platform where users post short messages, images, and videos. Parentwise rates X (Twitter) overall as high risk (8/10), with stranger contact at 7/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is X (Twitter) family friendly?
X (Twitter) is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. It is primarily text-based and allows users to follow accounts, engage in public conversations, and consume news.
X (Twitter) parents guide: what should a parent know first?
X, formerly Twitter, is a real-time social media platform where users post short messages, images, and videos. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (7/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is X (Twitter) safe for kids?
We advise X (Twitter) from age 13 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk). It is primarily text-based and allows users to follow accounts, engage in public conversations, and consume news.
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