Is Pokémon GO safe for a 6–9-year-old?
Watch risk
Not recommended
Not recommended for a 6–9-year-old
Pokémon GO is rated Watch risk in our review. For a 6–9-year-old it isn't a good fit — below the app's own minimum age (7+). Not recommended for unsupervised play by younger children due to location exposure and stranger interaction.
What to watch at 6–9
- urgentBelow the app's own minimum age (7+)
- highShares location
- watchOnly limited parental controls
What to do
Not recommended for unsupervised play by younger children due to location exposure and stranger interaction.