YouTube: "Specially for kids" - all info about the setting

Since 2020, Google has been taking the protection of minors even more seriously. An important component of this is the "specifically for children" setting. Read why this topic is so important and what effects it has.

For the protection of minors: content specifically for children is now subject to very strict conditions.

YouTube channels are to define their target group even more precisely in the future. This also affects the protection of minors, as not all features are approved for the young target group.

YouTube: Target group "specifically for children" means special specifications

Channels that have set "specifically for children" as the target group must expect, among other things, the following restrictions:

• No personalized advertising can be displayed.
• The data collection of viewers is severely restricted.
• The comment function under the videos is disabled.
• The "Donate" button no longer exists, just like the bell for notifications, info cards, and downspans.
• The live chat is not available.

This list is not even complete; the entire overview can be found on this Google page in the relevant section below.The important thing is that without exception, each channel operator must set the target group. Dabei gibt es immerhin die Wahl, ob die Entscheidung für den ganzen Kanal gilt oder für jedes Video einzeln festgelegt werden kann.