{"id":42851,"date":"2015-02-23T22:46:17","date_gmt":"2015-02-23T17:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=42851"},"modified":"2026-10-28T13:26:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T07:56:57","slug":"download-youtube-kids-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2015\/02\/download-youtube-kids-app\/","title":{"rendered":"YouTube Kids App: How to Set Up Parental Controls (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>YouTube Kids app<\/strong> is Google&#8217;s separate, child-friendly version of YouTube, with its own profiles, content levels and parental controls. It launched in 2015 and has changed a lot since then. This guide shows how to download it, set it up for your child, choose the right content level, set a timer and block videos, and when to move an older child to a supervised YouTube account instead.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-kids-app.png\" alt=\"YouTube Kids app home screen for children\" width=\"500\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-kids-app.png 500w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-kids-app-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-kids-app-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Download YouTube Kids from Google Play or the App Store (or open it on the web or a smart TV), sign in with your Google account, and create a profile for your child. Pick a content level (Preschool, Younger, Older or Approve content yourself), decide whether search is on, and use the parent settings to set a timer, block videos or channels and lock settings with a passcode.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af2ad1112f2d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2015\/02\/download-youtube-kids-app\/#How_to_set_up_the_YouTube_Kids_app\" >How to set up the YouTube Kids app<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2015\/02\/download-youtube-kids-app\/#YouTube_Kids_content_levels\" >YouTube Kids content levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2015\/02\/download-youtube-kids-app\/#YouTube_Kids_parental_controls\" >YouTube Kids parental controls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2015\/02\/download-youtube-kids-app\/#YouTube_Kids_or_a_supervised_YouTube_account\" >YouTube Kids or a supervised YouTube account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2015\/02\/download-youtube-kids-app\/#What_changed_since_2015\" >What changed since 2015<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2015\/02\/download-youtube-kids-app\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2015\/02\/download-youtube-kids-app\/#What_age_is_the_YouTube_Kids_app_for\" >What age is the YouTube Kids app for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2015\/02\/download-youtube-kids-app\/#Is_the_YouTube_Kids_app_free\" >Is the YouTube Kids app free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2015\/02\/download-youtube-kids-app\/#Can_I_use_YouTube_Kids_on_a_computer\" >Can I use YouTube Kids on a computer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2015\/02\/download-youtube-kids-app\/#Is_YouTube_Kids_completely_safe\" >Is YouTube Kids completely safe?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_the_YouTube_Kids_app\"><\/span>Download the YouTube Kids app<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Android:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.google.android.apps.youtube.kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube Kids on Google Play<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>iPhone and iPad:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/youtube-kids\/id936971630\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube Kids on the App Store<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Computer:<\/strong> open <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtubekids.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">youtubekids.com<\/a> in a browser.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smart TVs and streaming devices:<\/strong> many support the YouTube Kids app or a kids profile inside the main YouTube app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>YouTube Kids is free and available in many countries, including India and the US. A YouTube Premium membership removes ads and adds downloads and background play.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_set_up_the_YouTube_Kids_app\"><\/span>How to set up the YouTube Kids app<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the app and sign in with your (parent&#8217;s) Google account.<\/li>\n<li>Create a profile for your child with their name and age. Each child can have their own profile.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a content level that suits their age (see below).<\/li>\n<li>Decide whether to turn search on or off.<\/li>\n<li>Review the parent guide, then hand over the device.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Your child&#8217;s profile can also be managed from YouTube&#8217;s Family Center or the <a href=\"https:\/\/families.google\/familylink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Family Link<\/a> app, depending on how you set it up.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_Kids_content_levels\"><\/span>YouTube Kids content levels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Preschool (4 and under):<\/strong> videos that encourage creativity, playfulness and learning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Younger (5 to 8):<\/strong> songs, cartoons and crafts suited to young children.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Older (9 to 12):<\/strong> adds music, gaming, science and more for older kids.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Approve content yourself:<\/strong> your child can only watch videos, channels and collections you have hand-picked, and search is switched off. This is the safest option for young children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_Kids_parental_controls\"><\/span>YouTube Kids parental controls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Open the lock icon in the app and answer the multiplication question or enter your own passcode to reach the parent settings.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-timer.png\" alt=\"YouTube Kids timer setting to limit screen time\" width=\"484\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-timer.png 484w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-timer-150x61.png 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-timer-300x123.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Timer:<\/strong> set how long your child can watch. When time is up, the app locks and shows a friendly message, so you don&#8217;t have to take the device away.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Turn off search:<\/strong> limits your child to verified videos and channels on the home screen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Block videos and channels:<\/strong> tap the three-dot menu next to any video and choose Block to hide it or the whole channel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch history:<\/strong> see what your child has watched, clear watch and search history, or pause history so recommendations don&#8217;t change.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Autoplay:<\/strong> turn it off so a new video doesn&#8217;t start automatically.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Custom passcode:<\/strong> replace the maths question with your own code so older kids can&#8217;t change settings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Report a video:<\/strong> flag anything inappropriate. No filter is perfect, so check in on what your child is watching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_Kids_or_a_supervised_YouTube_account\"><\/span>YouTube Kids or a supervised YouTube account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For children who have outgrown YouTube Kids (usually around 9 to 12), parents can set up a <strong>supervised experience<\/strong> on the main YouTube app, with content settings such as Explore, Explore More and Most of YouTube. Teenagers can use a supervised teen account. If your child uses regular YouTube, also turn on Restricted Mode; see our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2023\/01\/block-adult-content-youtube\/\">blocking adult content on YouTube<\/a>. For wider protection, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/09\/lock-google-safe-search-protect-children-online\/\">lock SafeSearch<\/a> on your child&#8217;s devices.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_changed_since_2015\"><\/span>What changed since 2015<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When we first covered YouTube Kids in 2015, it was a new Android and iPhone app with one shared experience, a shut-down timer, a sound-effects switch and an option to turn off search. Today it adds separate profiles for each child, age-based content levels, an approved-content-only mode, blocking, watch history controls, web and TV versions, and supervised accounts on main YouTube for older kids.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_is_the_YouTube_Kids_app_for\"><\/span>What age is the YouTube Kids app for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is designed for children up to 12, with separate content levels for preschoolers, younger kids and older kids.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_YouTube_Kids_app_free\"><\/span>Is the YouTube Kids app free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. It is free with ads. YouTube Premium removes the ads and adds offline downloads.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_YouTube_Kids_on_a_computer\"><\/span>Can I use YouTube Kids on a computer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, open youtubekids.com in a web browser and sign in with your parent account.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_YouTube_Kids_completely_safe\"><\/span>Is YouTube Kids completely safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is much safer than regular YouTube, but automated filters can miss things. 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