What it is
Kick is a livestream platform. People watch games, talk shows, and creators who are often less carefully limited than on the bigger apps. Adult themes show up in streams that a child can open.
Chat is public. A child who types in it can be noticed, and a child who streams is performing for whoever turns up.
What to look out for
- An account you did not create.
- Streams they switch off when you enter the room.
- Chat messages with strangers.
- Money sent to a creator.
Ways to stay safe
These steps are for Kick. The house rules still apply on every app.
- For children, remove the app.
- For older teens, watch together before you allow it, and keep payment methods off the device.
- No streaming from a bedroom.
- If a streamer asks them to join a private chat, that is a stop.
In the news
Published reports you can read yourself. A headline is the proof, not a set of instructions, and this page does not repeat graphic detail.
- Ofcom looks at limits on gifts and recording a child’s livestream This BBC report is about Ofcom’s plans for livestreams, including gifts sent to a child’s stream. Kick is another place a child can watch, chat, or broadcast with strangers. The report does not name Kick.
A way to start the conversation
You can say: "Some of what is on here is for adults, even when it looks like a game. If you want to watch something, we pick it together. You are not chatting with the audience."
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Parent briefing
A short video for this guide can be added by an editor. Until then, the written briefing above is the one to use.