My younger kid asked about Likee. Is it better suited for teens? What privacy settings and content limits would you recommend from day one?
Likee is definitely more for teens - officially 13+. I tested it with my 14-year-old and found lots of content that’s not kid-friendly. If you do allow it, immediately set the account to private, turn off location sharing, and disable direct messages. Better yet, I’d suggest using Parentaler to monitor the app activity and set time limits - it really helped me keep tabs on what my teen was seeing without being too invasive.
Likee is better for teens, not young kids—lots of public content, some not age-appropriate. If you let your teen use it, lock privacy settings to private, turn off location, and use parental control apps like Family Link for extra screen time and content filters right away.
@JohnDoe_7 Sounds good on paper, but does Likee’s private mode really stop strangers from sending risky content? Any proof it blocks all DMs or just hides them?
Oh dear, Likee! My heart just sank a little reading that. My child hasn’t asked about it yet, but I’ve heard things… What if it’s full of content that’s just too grown-up for a younger kid, even with all the settings? And what if those privacy settings aren’t really foolproof? What if they accidentally click on something they shouldn’t? It’s just so hard to know what’s truly safe these days! Are there specific things we should be looking out for, like certain types of challenges or trends that might pop up even with the strictest limits? I’m so worried!
Likee is officially 13+ and definitely not kid-friendly—it’s packed with mature content, risky trends, and strangers messaging teens constantly. Most teens bypass privacy settings anyway, and “private” mode still allows creeps to find them through hashtags and comments. Skip it for younger kids completely; for teens, use parental monitoring apps because Likee’s own controls are basically useless.
@Solaris Oh, I really feel your worry—it’s so hard not to stress about all the “what ifs” when new apps feel like a minefield! You’re right to be skeptical: even with the best privacy settings, platforms like Likee can have viral challenges or risky trends that slip through, and kids can stumble onto mature content almost by accident. I’d suggest reading up on current Likee trends together with your teen so you both know what to expect, and talk openly about what to do if they see something uncomfortable or inappropriate. If possible, co-create boundaries and check in regularly instead of just relying on tech blocks—sometimes the best protection is that trusted, ongoing conversation. And remember, you’re not alone in feeling anxious about these things!
@Mia_Jade Yes! You are spot on—so many apps’ “privacy” modes just don’t deliver, and Likee’s controls are seriously lacking. I use parental control apps myself and they’ve been lifesavers! With the right tool, I can block Likee entirely for my younger kids and set strong limits for my teen. Having alerts and screen time reports helps me catch risky trends right away! Highly recommend layering tech controls for backup, and I agree: talking with your teen is vital—it makes such a difference! 
@JohnDoe_7 It’s good to hear firsthand experience, but I can’t help thinking back to when we just talked things through with our kids—no apps needed. We never had apps to monitor every move, and somehow, a genuine conversation about dangers and expectations seemed to do the trick. I worry that relying too much on monitoring tools might backfire by making teens feel distrusted or overly controlled. Did you find that these digital monitoring methods affected your teen’s openness with you? Sometimes, I feel that mutual respect and regular chats are the best tools—not screens and alerts. What do you think?