YouTube Kids

An app made just for children

Google Inc. · com.google.android.apps.youtube.kids

4.2 out of 5 (312 ratings) 500M+ downloads v11.38.481 75.8 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

Download APK 75.8 MB All versions

Same certificate as v5.22.4, which matches Google Play Details

Watch the YouTube Kids trailer on YouTube

At a glance

Latest version: v11.38.481 (170684844)
Updated: Sep 25, 2026 (13 days ago)
APK size: 75.8 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Android TV: Supported
Category: Entertainment (app)
Listed since: Feb 23, 2015
Permissions: 16 (2 sensitive)
Website: support.google.com/youtubekids
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

YouTube Kids is an app by Google Inc. in the Entertainment category, listed since February 2015. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone. It also supports Android TV.

Since version 3.47.3, the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 7.0. It asks for 16 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: record audio and modify shared storage. Compared with version 5.22.4, it adds 5 new permissions: “Foreground service data sync”, “Foreground service media playback”, “Run user initiated jobs” and 2 more.

Ratings

4.2out of 5312 ratings

5 ★67%
4 ★6%
3 ★14%
2 ★4%
1 ★9%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v11.38.481

Bug fixes and stability improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “nelcas”.

Inspire your children to uncover their unique interests Help your children explore video content that they love and that parents trust, in an app made just for children. With easy navigation tools and a suite of features, you can help your children spend time online uncovering new interests, unleashing their imagination and building their confidence in their own unique world. Help your children grow at their own pace Your children are unique, so they should only see content that they're ready to explore. Decide what videos will help them make the most of their time online, then personalise individual profiles using custom content filters as they grow. – Help your youngest children learn their ABCs, nurture their curiosity and more in 'Preschool' mode. – Expand your children's interests to songs, cartoons or DIY crafts in 'Younger' mode. – Give your older children the freedom to search popular music and gaming videos in 'Older' mode. – Or, hand-pick the videos, channels and collections that your children can see in 'Approved content only' mode. Rewatch videos and bond over favourites Quickly find your children's favourite videos and the content that you've shared with them in the 'Watch it again' tab. Shape your children's viewing experience with parental controls Parental control features help you limit what your children watch, and better guide their viewing experience. Our blocking process aims to help keep videos on YouTube Kids family-friendly and safe – but each family's preferences are unique. Don't like a video or channel, or see inappropriate content? Flag it for our team to review. Set a screen-time limit Encourage your children to take a break in between exploring content. Use the 'Timer' feature to freeze the app when screen time is up so that your children can apply their new skills to the real world. See important information – Parental setup is needed to ensure the best experience for your family. – Children may see commercial content from YouTube creators that are not paid ads. – See the Privacy Notice for Google Accounts managed with Family Link for information on our privacy practices for signing in with a Google Account. – If your children use the app without signing in with their Google Account, the YouTube Kids Privacy Notice applies.

Version history

4 versions are listed; the oldest rated Trusted is v3.47.3. Since v11.38.481 it requires Android 7.0+.

v11.38.481 LATEST Sep 25, 2026 75.8 MB TRUSTED v5.22.4 Oct 7, 2026 55.4 MB TRUSTED v3.47.3 Aug 31, 2018 31.5 MB TRUSTED v899.9999.999 Mar 31, 2024 9.4 MB UNKNOWN

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YouTube Kids among popular Entertainment apps

YouTube Kids is one of the 36 most downloaded apps in our Entertainment category. It has the best rating of the apps in this table.

YouTube Kids and the Entertainment apps ranked next to it by downloads
App	Rating	Downloads	Download size
Netflix	3.7 (6,568)	1B+	–
YouTube Kids (this app)	4.2 (312)	500M+	75.8 MB
Netflix	3.3 (740)	500M+	–
YouTube for Android TV	3.3 (8,025)	500M+	23.4 MB
Prime Video	3.6 (538)	500M+	195.5 MB

Apps listed next to it in our Entertainment ranking by downloads. Ratings and download counts come from the source store; ratings with fewer than five votes and sizes of outdated listings aren't shown.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Google, Inc” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v5.22.4, which matches Google Play v5.22.4

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Sep 25, 2026
Signed byCN=Unknown, OU="Google, Inc", O="Google, Inc", L=Mountain View, ST=CA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)24:BB:24:C0:5E:47:E0:AE:FA:68:A5:8A:76:61:79:D9:B6:13:A6:00
File MD5c2fb233fce8e6202e1210cd895bee237
Uploaded by “nelcas” 549 followers · uploading since 2025

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Permissions (16)

YouTube Kids requests 16 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get package size android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.google.android.apps.youtube.kids.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Run user initiated jobs android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

YouTube Kids APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of YouTube Kids for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 5.22.4 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.2 and later. Get version 5.22.4 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the YouTube Kids APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as version 5.22.4, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is c2fb233fce8e6202e1210cd895bee237.