Raising Hulu parental controls: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Hulu parental controls are a Kids profile, limited to titles rated up to PG and TV-PG, and PIN Protection for the other profiles, according to a 2023 guide by Plugged In (as of that guide's date). Plugged In notes that the Kids profile's rating level can't be adjusted. Apple's App Store rates the Hulu app 13+, listing realistic violence, horror, profanity, and sexual content across the library. Gray News reported in December 2025 that Disney plans to fold the Hulu app into Disney+ during 2026.
Hulu at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
App Store: 13+; Google Play: Teen - –Contact with other players or strangers
No messaging listed by the App Store - ✓Purchases with real money
Plans $12.49–$21.49 a month in the App Store - –Paid random items
None found - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
App Store: realistic violence, horror - –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 | Streaming service owned by Disney, with TV series, movies, and live TV |
|---|---|
| App Store (iOS) | 13+ — realistic and cartoon violence, horror, profanity, mature themes, drug references, sexual content, weapons source |
| Google Play | Teen — Diverse Content: Discretion Advised source |
| Parental controls | Kids profiles (up to PG and TV-PG) and PIN Protection, per Plugged In source |
| Plans (US) | In the App Store: Hulu $12.49 a month (with ads), Hulu (No Ads) $21.49 source |
| Changes | Disney plans to fold the Hulu app into Disney+ in 2026 (reported Dec 2025) 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 Hulu?
Short answer: A streaming service owned by Disney, with TV series, movies, and live TV.
In December 2025, Gray News reported that Disney plans to fold the standalone Hulu app into Disney+ during 2026, with Hulu titles staying available there. We couldn't confirm the date as of October 2026. Disney+ has its own controls: see our Disney+ page.
Hulu parental controls: what's in it
Short answer: Two tools, according to Plugged In's 2023 guide; we couldn't open Hulu's own help pages.
- Kids profile: Plugged In says it limits a profile to titles rated up to PG and TV-PG, and the level can't be adjusted.
- PIN Protection: Plugged In says a four-digit PIN protects the profiles that aren't Kids profiles, which have the full library.
Plugged In also says that if the Kids option is off, Hulu asks for a birth date, and users under 18 must confirm parental consent.
Is Hulu safe for kids? The ratings
Short answer: The app is rated 13+ on Apple's App Store and Teen on Google Play.
Apple lists realistic and cartoon violence, horror, profanity, mature themes, drug references, sexual content, and weapons. Apple says some content may be rated higher and is managed through in-app controls. In the App Store, Hulu with ads costs $12.49 a month and Hulu (No Ads) $21.49. We found no government action against Hulu itself.
The habit kids may copy: always something new
A streaming home screen is built around what's new. The favorite show from last week drops out of sight.
Try tonight: an old favorite
Instead of searching for something new, ask your child to pick a show they already love. Before it starts, ask: "What do you like about this one?" In our program, this is the lesson "Enough": noticing what's already here.
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FAQ
Does Hulu have parental controls?
Yes. A Kids profile limited to titles rated up to PG and TV-PG, and PIN Protection for other profiles, per Plugged In.
Can I change the rating on a Hulu Kids profile?
According to Plugged In, no: the Kids profile's maturity level can't be adjusted.
What age rating is the Hulu app?
Apple's App Store rates it 13+ and Google Play rates it Teen.
Is Hulu moving into Disney+?
Disney plans to fold the Hulu app into Disney+ during 2026, according to a December 2025 report; we couldn't confirm the date.
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