Raising My Little Pony age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
My Little Pony age rating: My Little Pony: Make Your Mark, the most recent Netflix series, is rated TV-Y in the US, meaning designed for all children, per Rotten Tomatoes. The UK's BBFC rates it U. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 5 and up, noting some minor peril and a storm that puts the ponies in danger. The earlier series, Friendship Is Magic, is also TV-Y, and Common Sense Media lists it for 5+.
My Little Pony at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
TV-Y per Rotten Tomatoes; BBFC: U - –Violence in rating descriptors
None in BBFC advice - –Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: threat at U level only - –Bad language in rating descriptors
None in ratings found - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
None in ratings found - –Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: U; FSK not confirmed
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. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Netflix animated series (2022–2023) about five ponies in Equestria, from Hasbro's toy line source |
|---|---|
| US (TV rating) | TV-Y (designed for all children), per Rotten Tomatoes |
| UK (BBFC) | U (universal; suitable for all) — threat, rude humor source |
| Common Sense Media | 5+ — minor peril; a scary storm puts the ponies in danger |
| Friendship Is Magic (2010–2019) | TV-Y, per Rotten Tomatoes; Common Sense Media 5+ |
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 My Little Pony: Make Your Mark is about
Make Your Mark is the Netflix series tied to the fifth generation of Hasbro's My Little Pony toys. It's set after the 2021 Netflix film My Little Pony: A New Generation and follows Sunny Starscout, Izzy Moonbow, Hitch Trailblazer, and sisters Zipp Storm and Pipp Petals; Misty Brightdawn joins them later. A 44-minute special premiered May 26, 2022, and the sixth and final chapter came out November 23, 2023, according to Wikipedia. Common Sense Media says the main themes are teamwork, compassion, and accepting differences.
My Little Pony age rating: what's in it
Short answer: TV-Y in the US, U in the UK.
- US: TV-Y, designed for all children (per Rotten Tomatoes).
- UK (BBFC): U; its season advice lists threat and rude humor at that level.
- Germany: we couldn't confirm an FSK rating.
- Common Sense Media: 5+.
Common Sense Media lists some minor peril and fast flying, and a scary storm that puts the ponies in danger. It finds no bad language, sex, or drinking, and notes that kids may want the ponies and playsets they see on screen.
What about Friendship Is Magic?
Short answer: It carries the same ratings. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic aired in the US from October 10, 2010, to October 12, 2019, and follows Twilight Sparkle, her dragon assistant Spike, and their friends, according to Wikipedia. Rotten Tomatoes lists it as TV-Y, and Common Sense Media lists it for 5+, saying every episode includes a moral about friendship and compassion.
The habit kids may copy: sorting by type
In Make Your Mark, earth ponies, pegasi, and unicorns are only just living together again, and the story deals with prejudice between them, per Common Sense Media.
Try tonight: who's missing?
At dinner, ask about the playground: "Was anyone playing alone today?" Then think of one way to invite them in tomorrow. In our program, this is the lesson "Stepping In": noticing when someone's left out or hurt.
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FAQ
What age is My Little Pony for?
Make Your Mark is rated TV-Y, for all children, and U in the UK. Common Sense Media lists it for ages 5 and up.
Is My Little Pony: Make Your Mark over?
Yes. Its sixth and final chapter was released on Netflix on November 23, 2023, according to Wikipedia.
What is My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic rated?
Rotten Tomatoes lists it as TV-Y. Common Sense Media lists it for ages 5 and up.
Is My Little Pony scary?
Common Sense Media lists minor peril and a scary storm in Make Your Mark. The BBFC rates it U.
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