Raising GoNoodle: is it good for kids? What parents of kids 4–7 should know
Is GoNoodle (Go Noodle) good for kids? The YouTube channel has no official age rating; GoNoodle's own app is rated 4+ on the App Store and listed as made for ages 6–8. Comments were off on the three most recent videos we checked on October 23, 2026, which YouTube does for videos marked made for kids. The videos are short dance, movement, and breathing breaks, and GoNoodle says they're used in 4 out of 5 US public elementary schools. The app is free and contains ads.
GoNoodle at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
No official rating found - –Contact with other players or strangers
YouTube: made for kids, comments off - –Purchases with real money
No channel memberships or paid series found - –Paid random items
None found - –Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
No rating descriptors (unrated) - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
None found
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count.
| Type | US kids' movement videos: dance, stretching, and breathing breaks for school and home |
|---|---|
| Channel | 1.74 million subscribers and 720 videos as of October 23, 2026 source |
| Comments | Off on the 3 most recent videos we checked (October 23, 2026); YouTube turns comments off on made-for-kids videos source |
| GoNoodle app (App Store) | 4+ (Apple: no objectionable content), made for ages 6–8; free, contains ads; no subscription or login source |
| Schools | GoNoodle says its videos are used in 4 out of 5 US public elementary schools source |
| Company | GoNoodle, Inc., Nashville; launched in August 2013, per EdSurge source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is GoNoodle?
Short answer: Short movement videos for kids, made for classroom "brain breaks" and home.
GoNoodle is a Nashville company that launched in August 2013, per EdSurge. Its channel promises "dancing, stretching, running, jumping, deep breathing, and wiggling," with new videos three days a week. Series include Blazer Fresh and Moose Tube. As of October 23, 2026, the channel showed 1.74 million subscribers and 720 videos. Recent uploads: a Halloween dance party, a calming activity made with the USTA, and a language video with the Cat in the Hat.
Is GoNoodle good for kids? The facts
Short answer: The channel has no official rating, comments are off, and the app is rated 4+.
- YouTube: comments off on all 3 recent videos we checked; YouTube turns comments off on videos marked made for kids (YouTube Help).
- App: "GoNoodle - Kids Videos" is 4+ on the App Store, made for ages 6–8, free, and contains ads. Its listing says no subscription or login is required.
- Website: gonoodle.com offers a free account; some sections ask kids to get a grown-up.
GoNoodle in schools
GoNoodle started as a tool for teachers. Its App Store listing says the videos are used in 4 out of 5 US public elementary schools and log more than 667 million movement minutes a month; these are GoNoodle's own figures. Older reports describe a paid teacher tier, GoNoodle Plus; we couldn't confirm whether it's still sold as of October 2026.
The habit kids may copy: moving with the screen
Kids are asked to stand up and copy the moves: dancing, jumping, stretching, or breathing along with the video.
Try tonight: a stop-and-breathe game
Play a song and dance together. When you pause the music, everyone freezes and takes one slow breath. Say: "Freeze, breathe, then choose your next move." In our program, this is the lesson "The Pause Button": stop, breathe, choose.
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FAQ
Is GoNoodle free?
The GoNoodle app is free with ads, and its listing says no subscription or login is required. The website offers a free account.
What age is GoNoodle for?
The YouTube channel has no official rating. GoNoodle's app is rated 4+ on the App Store and listed as made for ages 6–8.
Are comments on for GoNoodle videos?
No. They were off on the three most recent videos we checked on October 23, 2026, as YouTube does for made-for-kids videos.
Is GoNoodle used in schools?
Yes. GoNoodle says its videos are used in 4 out of 5 US public elementary schools.
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