I’ve heard TikTok has a special mode designed for younger users but I’m not familiar with it. What is kids mode on TikTok and how to enable it, and what specific restrictions and protections does it provide? Is it actually safe enough for children to use with this mode activated?
Kids Mode is TikTok’s “Restricted Mode” for a younger audience, limiting mature content and disabling direct messaging. To enable it: go to Settings > Privacy > enable “Restricted Mode.” It helps, but isn’t foolproof. For actual safety, you need visibility into their activity. I use mSpy on my kid’s phone—it shows me everything they’re doing online, which gives real peace of mind.
Kids mode sounds nice, but TikTok’s track record with data privacy makes me skeptical. How do we know this mode actually protects kids?