Platforms
Your children use apps and platforms every day. Here is honest, up-to-date information about the most popular ones โ what they are, why kids like them, what the risks are, and what you can do.
Each guide follows the same structure: understand first, act second.
Last reviewed: March 2026
๐ฑ Social Media
Snapchat
Disappearing messages, streaks and Snap Map โ what parents need to know.
TikTok
Short-form videos, algorithm-driven feed and live streaming โ what parents need to know.
Photos, Reels, DMs and the Explore page โ what parents need to know about Instagram.
BeReal
One random daily photo with no filters โ what parents need to know.
Likee
Short video app with special effects and live streaming โ what parents need to know.
The original social network โ groups, marketplace, and data collection parents should know about.
X (Twitter)
Microblogging, viral threads and real-time news โ what parents need to know about X.
Jodel
Anonymous and hyperlocal โ what parents need to know about the app where no one has a name.
Anonymous forums, infinite content and zero parental controls โ what parents need to know.
๐ฎ Gaming
Roblox
More than a game โ a social platform where children talk to strangers.
Fortnite
Free-to-play battle royale, voice chat and V-Bucks โ what parents need to know.
Minecraft
Build, explore and survive โ what parents need to know about the world's most popular sandbox game.
๐ฌ Messaging Apps
Discord
Servers, voice and text chat, and gaming communities โ what parents need to know.
End-to-end encrypted messaging app โ group chats, voice messages and sharing without moderation.
Facebook Messenger
Meta's messaging app with chat, video calls, and games โ what parents need to know.
Viber
Messaging app with calls, communities and stickers โ what parents need to know.
Telegram
Cloud-based messaging with large groups, channels, and minimal content moderation โ what parents should know.
Signal
Privacy-focused messaging app with end-to-end encryption โ what parents should know.
๐ฌ Video & Streaming
YouTube
The world's largest video platform โ algorithm rabbit holes, comments and endless content.
Twitch
Live streaming of gaming, chat and community โ what parents need to know.
Zoomerang
Video editing and templates for social media โ what parents need to know.
๐ฅ๏ธ Devices & Consoles
Xbox
Gaming console with online multiplayer, messaging and voice chat โ what parents need to know.
PlayStation
Online gaming, voice chat and PlayStation Network โ what parents need to know.
iPhone
iOS parental controls and Screen Time โ managing the device that connects to everything.
Android
Google Family Link, parental controls and settings โ the digital front door to everything.
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch, online play and parental controls โ what parents need to know.