Sites, apps and games we've reviewed so far
Rather than trying to cover every social network out there, we’re focusing on the ones kids use the most.
How we developed this guideShowing 15 of 40 networks
Facebook & Messenger
Facebook and Messenger is a social network to create a page about yourself and talk to others.
Disney Club Penguin Island
Club Penguin is a multiplayer game where you can explore a virtual world and chat to others.
Kik
Kik is an instant messaging app which lets you share messages, photos and other content.
Snapchat
Snapchat lets you send messages or 'snaps' to contacts, which appear for up to 10 seconds.
YouTube
YouTube allows you to watch, create and comment on videos on a public profile.
Minecraft: Pocket Edition
Minecraft is a game that lets you create a virtual world using building blocks and chat to others.
Skype
Skype lets you send instant messages and make audio and video calls to others around the world.
Tumblr
Tumblr is a social network that lets you share photos, videos, live broadcasts and other content.
Miniclip
Miniclip is a gaming website that hosts games; used on social networks and online gaming platforms.
Omegle
Omegle randomly connects you to someone for a one-to-one audio or video conversation.
PopJam
PopJam is a creative website where you can share art, send messages and play games.In the News
NSPCC and O2
To children, online life is real life. We've joined forces with O2 to help parents explore and understand online life as kids know it.
About this guide
We worked with 674 parents and carers, and 1,696 young people to review the sites, apps and games that children use.
