Raising The Powerpuff Girls: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
The Powerpuff Girls is rated TV-Y7 in the US: Apple TV's US listing gives the original 1998 series a TV-Y7 rating, meaning directed to children 7 and older. The UK's BBFC rated both the 1998 series and the 2016 reboot PG, for violence. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists the original series for ages 8 and up, citing mass cartoon destruction and lots of hitting and attacking.
The Powerpuff Girls at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
Apple TV US: TV-Y7; BBFC: PG - –Violence in rating descriptors
BBFC PG: violence (not counted at PG) - –Scary content in rating descriptors
No descriptors listed; BBFC PG - –Bad language in rating descriptors
No descriptors listed; BBFC PG - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
No descriptors listed; BBFC PG - –Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: PG
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 | Cartoon Network superhero series about three kindergarten-age sisters, from 1998 source |
|---|---|
| US (TV rating) | TV-Y7 (directed to children 7 and older) for the original series, per Apple TV US source |
| UK (BBFC) | PG (parental guidance) for the 1998 series — violence source |
| 2016 reboot (BBFC) | PG — violence source |
| Common Sense Media | 8+ for the original series (an independent nonprofit's age guidance) |
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 The Powerpuff Girls?
Short answer: An animated superhero series created by Craig McCracken for Cartoon Network.
Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup are three kindergarten-age girls with superpowers who live in Townsville with Professor Utonium, the scientist who made them, per Wikipedia. Apple TV's listing says he mixed sugar, spice and Chemical X. The city's mayor calls them to fight criminals and monsters. A reboot with new voices ran from 2016.
Powerpuff Girls age rating: what's in it
Short answer: TV-Y7 in the US, PG in the UK, 8+ from Common Sense Media.
- US (Apple TV): TV-Y7 for the original series.
- UK (BBFC): PG, violence, for the 1998 series and the 2016 reboot.
- Common Sense Media: 8+.
Common Sense Media lists "mass cartoon destruction and lots of hitting and attacking," no language, drinking or sex, and a mayor's assistant drawn as seductive, whose face is never shown. It says good vs. evil is the main theme.
What age is Powerpuff Girls for?
Short answer: TV-Y7 means the US rating is aimed at children 7 and older; Common Sense Media lists 8+.
In the UK, the BBFC says a PG film or show should generally not unsettle a child aged around eight.
The habit kids may copy: punching the bad guy
The girls use their powers to physically fight villains, Common Sense Media says, and are also "creative, nice, and sweet" and respect their family.
Try tonight: a superpower that helps
Ask your child to invent a new Powerpuff superpower that helps someone without hitting, like a super-hug or a fix-it beam. Ask: "Who could your superpower help today?" Then go do it together. In our program, this is the lesson "Stepping In": we're here to help each other.
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FAQ
What is The Powerpuff Girls rated?
TV-Y7 on Apple TV's US listing for the original series, and PG in the UK for violence.
What age is The Powerpuff Girls for?
TV-Y7 is aimed at children 7 and older. Common Sense Media lists the original series for ages 8 and up.
What is the 2016 Powerpuff Girls rated?
The UK's BBFC rated the 2016 reboot PG for violence. We couldn't confirm its US TV rating on an official page.
Who created The Powerpuff Girls?
Craig McCracken created it for Cartoon Network, per Wikipedia.
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