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Video · Minimum age 13+; under-18 viewers need parental supervision

Kick: a guide for parents

Kick is a live-streaming platform that markets itself as more streamer-friendly than Twitch. It tolerates content (gambling, shock material) that Twitch bans, which is the core safeguarding concern.

Policy review
Check current official guidance
Official minimum age
13
UK age assurance
Partial
Limited checks on adult-labelled content; sign-up age is self-declared.

Why 13+; under-18 viewers need parental supervision?

The age limit, explained

KICK’s safety guidance excludes users below 13 or the applicable digital-consent age and requires parental permission and supervision for viewers under 18. Check the current rules for your location.

Evidence

What the sources say

These sources include platform policies, research and reporting. Historical findings describe their original dates and samples. Policy descriptions and age-assurance labels are not tests of every UK account. Menus and features can vary; follow the linked current instructions.

  1. [1] Platform policy · 2026

    KICK requires parental permission and supervision for viewers under 18.

    KICK — Teen and minor safety

Real risks

  • Live gambling content (slots, crash games)
  • Minimal moderation
  • Streamers explicitly courting under-18 audiences

Settings to check tonight

  • No mature-content filter — supervise directly
  • Use device-level screen time / DNS blocks
  • Disable account creation if possible

Talk, don’t confiscate

How to start the conversation

  • If they watch Kick for a specific streamer, check if that streamer also posts on YouTube — usually a safer alternative.
  • Talk plainly about gambling: slot streams are paid promotion, not skill.

Official guides

Step-by-step settings

Video tutorials

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Platform controls and guidance can change. Follow the official links for current instructions; the About page explains which checks have been completed.