Messaging & calls
- Official age
- 13+
- DeraSafe supervision
- 🟡 Moderate
✓ Private messaging✓ Location sharing— In-app purchases— Family tools
Review who can add the account to groups and check linked devices.
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Apps & Platforms Safety Guide
Platforms differ in how they handle communication, privacy, content and family tools. This guide helps families understand the services young people use, the official age information, the supervision that may be needed and the settings worth reviewing.
It may vary by the user’s age, account settings, contacts and the content they follow.
9 platforms
Snapchat
Social media, photos & messaging
- Official age
- 13+
- DeraSafe supervision
- 🟠 Higher
✓ Private messaging✓ Location sharing✓ In-app purchases✓ Family tools
Location sharing and Snap Map visibility deserve particular attention.
TikTok
Short video & social media
- Official age
- 13+
- DeraSafe supervision
- 🟠 Higher
✓ Private messaging— Location sharing✓ In-app purchases✓ Family tools
Review account privacy, direct messages and Family Pairing settings.
Social media, photos & video
- Official age
- 13+
- DeraSafe supervision
- 🟠 Higher
✓ Private messaging✓ Location sharing✓ In-app purchases✓ Family tools
Check privacy, messaging controls and the protections available for teen accounts.
YouTube
Video & educational content
- Official age
- Varies by experience and country
- DeraSafe supervision
- 🟡 Moderate
— Private messaging— Location sharing✓ In-app purchases✓ Family tools
Choose the appropriate viewing experience and review content and time controls.
Telegram
Messaging, groups & channels
- Official age
- Varies by region
- DeraSafe supervision
- 🔴 Direct
✓ Private messaging✓ Location sharing— In-app purchases— Family tools
Public groups, large channels and unsolicited messages can expose users to unknown contacts.
Discord
Communities, voice, video & gaming
- Official age
- 13+ or the higher local age
- DeraSafe supervision
- 🟠 Higher
✓ Private messaging— Location sharing✓ In-app purchases✓ Family tools
Servers, direct messages and voice channels should be reviewed together with family settings.
Roblox
Games & social experiences
- Official age
- Varies by account and experience
- DeraSafe supervision
- 🟠 Higher
✓ Private messaging— Location sharing✓ In-app purchases✓ Family tools
User-generated experiences and chat features require age-appropriate parental settings.
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Digital platform
- Official age
- 13+
- DeraSafe supervision
- 🟠 Higher
✓ Private messaging✓ Location sharing✓ In-app purchases— Family tools
Review visibility, direct-message and account security settings before participating publicly.