Raising Paramount Plus parental controls: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Paramount Plus parental controls center on Kids Mode profiles and a four-digit PIN: Younger Kids profiles see titles rated TV-Y and G, and Older Kids profiles go up to TV-PG and PG, according to a Plugged In guide. Paramount+'s support page, as shown in search results, says parental controls are set on the website; we couldn't open the page directly. Apple's App Store rates the app 13+, listing realistic violence, horror, profanity, and sexual content across the library.
Paramount+ 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 $8.99–$13.99 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 by Paramount: CBS, Nickelodeon, Paramount films, 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 Mode (Younger Kids, Older Kids), a four-digit PIN, locks by rating and for live TV source |
| Plans (US) | In the App Store: Essential $8.99, Limited Commercials $9.99, Premium $13.99 a month 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 Paramount+?
Short answer: Paramount's streaming service, with CBS shows, Nickelodeon cartoons, Paramount films, sports, and live TV.
The library runs from preschool cartoons to titles rated TV-MA and R. The App Store lists no messaging or chat.
Paramount Plus parental controls: what's in it
Short answer: Kids Mode and a PIN, according to Plugged In's 2023 guide and Paramount+'s support page.
- Kids Mode: Younger Kids (TV-Y and G) or Older Kids (up to TV-PG and PG).
- PIN: creating a Kids profile turns on parental controls and asks for a four-digit PIN; the PIN is needed to leave the Kids profile.
- Locks: a PIN can be required to watch titles above a chosen rating, and for live TV.
- Where: Paramount+'s support page says controls are set on paramountplus.com/account.
Plugged In notes that trailers, clips, and extras aren't covered.
Is Paramount Plus 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, Essential costs $8.99 a month, Limited Commercials $9.99, and Premium $13.99. We found no government action against Paramount+.
The habit kids may copy: "my turn with the remote"
With several kids and one TV, choosing the show can turn into the biggest event of the evening.
Try tonight: a turn-taking chart
Write the days on a piece of paper and a name next to each one: that person picks tonight's show. Read it together: "Tonight is your pick. Tomorrow is mine." In our program, this is the lesson "Fair Play": a game is fun only when it's fun for everyone.
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FAQ
Does Paramount Plus have parental controls?
Yes. Kids Mode profiles, a four-digit PIN, and locks by rating and for live TV.
What is Paramount Plus Kids Mode?
A Kids profile: Younger Kids see titles rated TV-Y and G, Older Kids up to TV-PG and PG, according to Plugged In.
Where do I set Paramount Plus parental controls?
On the Paramount+ website, in your account page, according to Paramount+'s support page as shown in search results; we couldn't open it directly.
What age rating is the Paramount Plus app?
Apple's App Store rates it 13+ and Google Play rates it Teen.
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