Spotify rolls out parental controls to block kids from listening to specific artists

Spotify has expanded its managed accounts for young listeners to seven new markets, giving parents more control over what their children can access through the platform.

The new feature, previously tested in 10 regions, is now available in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Managed accounts are designed for listeners under 13, allowing them to explore music independently while giving parents the ability to manage restrictions and preferences through the Family Plan settings.

The feature remains exclusive to Premium Family subscribers, offering a kid-friendly experience complete with playlists, recommendations, and core features like daylist and Discover Weekly.

Parents can block “explicit” songs and artists on Spotify

Each managed account includes parental controls such as an Explicit Content Filter, the option to restrict specific artists or songs, and the ability to hide short video features like Canvas. Interactivity options are also limited, with no access to age-restricted tools such as Messages.

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Spotify says the feature helps families share music without interfering with each other’s listening data, such as Wrapped results, while still encouraging children to develop their own tastes.

Parents can create a managed account by visiting their Family Plan settings, selecting “Add a listener aged under 13,” and following the setup instructions.

Back in August, Spotify added the ability to DM other users on the platform to make it easier to share your favorite songs, books, and playlists with others.