App guides for families
This collection of guides provides parents and carers with key information about the most popular social media and gaming apps children and young people are using today.
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The guides include a detailed overview of the app, outlining the age rating and key terminology. They also highlight the risks each app poses to young people and give detailed instructions on how to enable parental controls and safety settings.
This guide can also help parents and carers have a conversation with their child about a sensitive issue.
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Adopt Me -
Among us -
Apex Legends -
BeReal -
BitLife -
Call of Duty: Mobile -
ChatGPT -
Clash of Clans -
Discord -
EA Sports FC Mobile (formerly FIFA Mobile) -
Facebook -
Fortnite -
Gacha Life -
Grand Theft Auto -
Instagram -
Messenger -
Minecraft -
Only fans -
Pinterest -
Pokemon Go -
Reddit -
Replika -
Roblox -
Rocket League -
Snapchat -
Spotify -
Threads -
Tik Tok -
Twitch -
W App -
Wattpad -
WhatsApp -
X (formerly 'Twitter') -
YouTube
If you, a family member or friend requires help to develop your basic digital skills, use a device and/or access the internet, you can find support here.