What is Facebook’s Messenger Kids App and How to Use It

What is Facebook's Messenger Kids App and How to Use It

Many social media platforms, including Facebook, are trying to include teens and pre-teens in their platforms. Kids too need to socialize with their friends and family across the globe. However, online safety is a great concern when allowing kids to interact with social media platforms.

Just recently, Facebook released Messenger Kids, a version of Messenger, that accommodates and allows kids to make calls and send messages in a controlled and safe environment. Messenger Kids has several parental controls that control how kids interact with the app. In a previous related article, we discussed the best parental controls to protect your kids online.

Messenger Kids Features

To understand how Messenger Kids works, we need to familiarize ourselves with some of its features. Messenger Kids has various access control features that are in the control of the parents or guardians. The Messenger Kids accounts need to be synchronized with the parents/guardians’ Facebook accounts.

Using a Parent Dashboard, parents can view and manage their children’s contact list. Parents will be notified and have to agree before the Kids add a new contact. Parents can also remove a contact at any time.

The app has a sleep mode that allows parents to control the usage of the app. Once the sleep hours are set, the Messenger Kids app becomes inaccessible.

Messenger Kids has a group chat feature that supports group chats. Kids can interact with several people at the same time.

Kids using Messenger kids also have access to kid-appropriate stickers, GIFs, frames, and emojis that they can use to express themselves in chats.

How to Set Up Messenger Kids

To set up Messenger kids on your kid(s) device(s):

  • Download and Install the Messenger Kids app on the device to be used
  • Launch the app by tapping on its icon
  • Tap the Confirm button on the launch page to confirm that you are a parent

  • Log in using your Facebook credentials (Username and Password)
  • On the next page that appears, add your kid(s) full name(s) and their date of birth. Tap the Create Account button when done

  • Once the account(s) has been created, it will be synchronized with other accounts using the app. A list of users will appear where you can invite them to be friends with your kid. The parents of those you have invited will be notified and will have to accept the invitation.

  • Allow Messenger kids to send notifications for photos and videos to your Facebook account. Tap Accept to agree to their terms and conditions
  • Set a profile photo for your kid’s account by selecting images from the gallery or camera roll.
  • Scroll through the settings to add another parent or guardian to manage the account
  • To help kids find and connect with others easily, Messenger Kids provides them with a four-word code generated differently for each account. The code allows children to share the account easily without any confusion. Even if they share the code, parents will still be in charge of who they can chat with.
  1. Facebook Messenger Kids

    Facebook Messenger Kids

    Messenger Kids is a version of Messenger, that accommodates and allows kids to make calls and send messages in a controlled and safe environment. Messenger Kids has several parental controls that control how kids interact with the app.


    Get it on Google play
How to Use Filters and Backgrounds on WhatsApp Video Call
How to Use Filters and Backgrounds on WhatsApp Video Call

WhatsApp (also known as WhatsApp Messenger) was launched in 2009 as an instant messaging application. It quickly gained traction and popularity for its simple-to-use instant messaging features. It provides a reliable platform alternative to traditional SMS, allowing users to …

How to Change Password on Telegram: Secure Your Account
How to Change Password on Telegram: Secure Your Account

With the growing number of online threats and data breaches, even trusted messaging apps like Telegram can be targeted by hackers. Updating your passwords helps protect your personal information, chats, and files from unauthorized access. Regularly changing your Telegram pass…

How to Add Music to Your Instagram Profile
How to Add Music to Your Instagram Profile

With Instagram’s latest update rolled out on August 22nd, users embraced the new feature that allows users to add their favorite songs to their profile, adding a personalized touch to their Instagram experience by displaying their music taste. Instagram promoted this up…

Does TikTok Notify Screenshots or Screen Recording
Does TikTok Notify Screenshots or Screen Recording

TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms today, with millions of people creating and sharing videos daily. As with any social platform, users often wonder about privacy concerns; especially regarding screenshots or screen recording. TikTok allows users to view…

How to Buy Coins on TikTok Step-By-Step
How to Buy Coins on TikTok Step-By-Step

TikTok has become a popular platform where users can share creative videos, go live, and interact with others. One of the exciting features of TikTok is the ability to support your favorite creators by sending them virtual gifts during live streams. These gifts are bought usi…