Does BeReal have its own parental controls?

No, it doesn’t. It also lacks content moderation — unless someone reports a piece of content for removal, BeReal doesn’t have any other system in place to flag content that’s harmful or inappropriate. The good news is you can get yourself a good premium parental control app to properly regulate your child’s BeReal experience.

Should I let my 13-year-old child use BeReal?

Yes, you can let your 13-year-old use BeReal. BeReal requires users to be at least 13, so if your child meets this age, they are allowed to join. However, it’s important to consider their maturity and online safety awareness. If you do decide to let them use the app, I recommend taking precautions to ensure their safety and privacy .

Are there predators on BeReal?

Yes, there can be predators on BeReal as no app is immune to potential threats. Also note that BeReal doesn’t have any form of proactive content moderation, so children might be exposed to harmful content through someone else’s posts. Also, BeReal’s limited interaction options mean predators may try to move the conversation to another app like Telegram or Signal. A top quality parental control app can notify you if your child suddenly downloads a new communications app, so you can intervene as you see appropriate.

Can BeReal posts be deleted if my child accidentally revealed personal info?

Yes, but only once per day. BeReal lets you “redo” your daily post, but if you delete that second one as well, you won’t be able to post a new one until the next day’s notification. That also means you won’t be able to view others’ posts before you post the day after. I recommend talking to your child about mindfulness and how to be more aware and critical of what they post on BeReal (and online, in general).

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Toma Novakovic

Toma Novakovic is a writer at SafetyDetectives. Before joining, he worked as a freelance writer for various publications in the tech, language arts, and science fields. He has a broad array of interests and loves learning new things about the tech sector and the ever-growing field of cybersecurity and privacy. When he's not writing at work, he's likely writing fiction, reading up on obscure topics, or replaying some Final Fantasy video game.