Flexible tools for parents to manage how their children can message privately on WhatsApp.
Parental controls are rolling out gradually and may not be available in your region yet.
As children develop, so do the ways they communicate. Parents can choose the right experience for their child across every age.
Optional controls to help parents support their teens ages 13 to 17.
Simplified accounts with built-in controls required for pre-teens under 13.
Support your teen while respecting their privacy and independence.
Oversee your teen’s privacy settings – relaxing any setting will require approval with your parent PIN.
Limit how your teen can experience Channels, Status, and Meta AI, including the content they can see.
Stay informed on your teen’s activity and receive notifications on key updates, like when they add a new contact.
Allow your pre-teens to message and call people you trust.
Review message requests from unknown contacts to choose who can contact your child and which groups they can join.
Parental controls and settings are gated by a parent PIN, allowing you to tailor your child’s experience.
View updates about your child’s WhatsApp activity, all in one place, and receive notifications for key updates, like when a group they’re in grows in size.
