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Is it safe? · Age check

Is Substack safe for a 13–15-year-old?

Watch risk

Handle with care

Risky for a 13–15-year-old — only with active supervision

Substack is rated Watch risk in our review. For a 13–15-year-old it can work with the right settings; the main thing to handle is strangers can message your child. Watch closely 13–15 for exposure to unmoderated political and health claims.

What to watch at 13–15

  • highStrangers can message your child
  • watchOnly limited parental controls

What to do

Watch closely 13–15 for exposure to unmoderated political and health claims.

Is Substack safe at another age?