Raising Is Khan Academy Kids safe for kids? What parents should know
Is Khan Academy Kids safe for kids? Apple's App Store rates it 4+ and lists it as made for ages 5 and under, with parental controls, and Google Play rates it Everyone. Khan Academy, a nonprofit, says the app is free, with no ads and no subscriptions. It has more than 5,000 games, books, and videos for ages 2 to 8. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 3 and up.
Khan Academy Kids at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
App Store: 4+, made for ages 0–5 - –Contact with other players or strangers
No chat listed by app stores - –Purchases with real money
Free, no ads or subscriptions - –Paid random items
None listed - –Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
None listed - –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 | Free learning app from the nonprofit Khan Academy for ages 2–8: reading, math, stories |
|---|---|
| App Store (iOS) | 4+, "Made for Ages 0–5"; parental controls listed; no in-app purchases source |
| Google Play | Everyone source |
| Common Sense Media | 3+ (an independent nonprofit's age guidance) |
| Cost | Free, with no ads and no subscriptions, according to Khan Academy 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 Khan Academy Kids?
Short answer: A free learning app from Khan Academy, a nonprofit.
Kids follow Kodi the Bear and friends through reading, phonics, math, and social-emotional activities, plus storybooks and videos. Khan Academy says it was made with the Stanford Graduate School of Education and is aligned with Head Start and Common Core standards. It can be used offline.
Is Khan Academy Kids safe for kids? The facts
Short answer: It's rated 4+, made for ages 5 and under, with no ads, purchases, or chat listed.
- App Store: 4+, "Made for Ages 0–5," with parental controls; no in-app purchases listed.
- Google Play: Everyone, with no content descriptors.
- Cost: free, with no ads and no subscriptions, according to Khan Academy.
- Chat: neither app store lists chat.
- Common Sense Media: 3+.
The habit kids may copy: tap until it's right
In many learning games, a wrong tap is quickly followed by another try. Kids can get used to guessing fast instead of stopping to think.
Try tonight: another way
When something goes wrong, like a puzzle piece that won't fit, ask: "What's another way to try?" Let your child test two ideas before you help. In our program, this is the lesson "Plan B": if one way doesn't work, try another.
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FAQ
Is Khan Academy Kids free?
Yes. Khan Academy says the app is free, with no ads and no subscriptions.
What age is Khan Academy Kids for?
Khan Academy says ages 2 to 8. Apple rates it 4+ and lists it as made for ages 0 to 5.
Does Khan Academy Kids have ads?
No. Khan Academy says the app has no ads.
Can Khan Academy Kids be used offline?
Yes. Khan Academy says the app can be used offline.
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