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X
ParentMode's take
16+ with active parental awareness; 13–15 only with clear parent involvement and regular check-ins.
X's 17+ rating reflects frequent mature themes and mixed content (violence, sexual material, substance references, profanity) typical of a live social news feed. The primary risk isn't any single element but cumulative exposure to unmoderated user-generated content and the maturity needed to contextualize news and commentary.
On the App Store
- Apple age rating
- 17+
- Developer
- X Corp.
- Category
- News
- Average rating
- 4.6 ★
- Last updated
- 2026-07-08
Apple content advisories
- Infrequent/Mild Realistic Violence
- Infrequent/Mild Sexual Content and Nudity
- Infrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References
- Infrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude Humor
- Frequent/Intense Mature/Suggestive Themes
Source: Apple App Store, retrieved 2026-07-10. View the current listing →
What a parent can do
Data & privacy
Check X's App Store privacy label for data practices; assume any text, searches, or interactions may inform content ranking and recommendation systems.
Controls
Use device-level parental controls (Screen Time on iOS, Family Link on Android) to set time limits and content filtering; review X's own safety settings (muting, blocking, report tools) with your teen.
A cautious next step
If your teen is under 16, consider whether a curated, moderated news app designed for younger users, or offline news discussion, better matches their maturity and your family's media values.
The age rating, developer, and advisories above are Apple App Store facts. The guidance is ParentMode's own protective, conservative editorial — general parenting guidance, not clinical, legal, or diagnostic advice, and not an endorsement or a warning from Apple or X Corp.. Apps change; always check the current listing.