YouTube Introduces Time Limit Feature for Under-18 Accounts

Parents can now manually set a time limit on their kids’ YouTube Shorts feed, ranging from 15 minutes to 2 hours. A new update allows parents to control the amount of time their children spend watching videos on the platform. The feature was previously only available for users aged 13 and above. Additionally, parents can set custom “Bedtime” and “Take a break” reminders for their kids’ accounts, while adult users can also access these features as optional settings. The update aims to help parents monitor and restrict minors’ account activities, in line with YouTube’s efforts to protect young users online. The new time limit feature is rolling out after YouTube began identifying and restricting minors’ accounts, allowing parents to take control of their children’s online experience on the platform.