Is Yubo: Chat Meet & Make Friends safe for kids?
High risk
A social swiping app where kids meet and chat with strangers worldwide; high contact-risk for younger teens.
How that verdict changes by age
Not recommended · Below the app's own minimum age (13+)
Handle with care · Below the app's own minimum age (13+)
Handle with care · Strangers can message your child
| Minimum age | 13 |
|---|---|
| Strangers can contact | Yes |
| Location sharing | No |
| Disappearing messages | Not verified |
| Parental visibility | Limited |
What to do
Not recommended for under 13. Requires active parental oversight for 13–15; suitable only for mature teens 16+ who understand stranger-danger online. If allowed, disable or monitor all chat notifications and review contacts regularly.
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What it actually is
Yubo is a free social platform designed to help young people meet and make friends around the world. Users swipe to discover peers, filter by interests (gaming, music, sports, etc.), and chat directly with matches. The app emphasizes connecting like-minded people in a "safe" environment, though it functions as a stranger-connection service.
- Chat & Notifications: Review privacy settings to restrict who can message you. Turn off push notifications for new matches to reduce impulse contact.
- Profile & Visibility: Limit what you share in your bio and interests. Avoid including location hints, school name, or real phone numbers.
- Interest Tags: Be cautious about choosing tags that reveal hobbies or habits; interests can help strangers build rapport.
- Blocking & Reporting: Familiarize yourself with how to block, report, and mute inappropriate users.
- Subscription Awareness: Understand that Power Pack and Elite Pack are paid upgrades; review auto-renewal settings in iTunes Account Settings to avoid unwanted charges.
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