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This guide helps you permanently delete your YouTube Kids account. We believe in digital autonomy: your right to leave any platform should be as easy as joining it. Follow these verified steps to ensure complete account deletion.
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Quick Information
Time Required
10 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Steps
5 steps
Official Resources
Official deletion guide from YouTube Kids
Additional Resources
Official privacy notice explaining data collection and protection for children
Official guide for managing children's Google accounts and parental controls
Information about children's privacy protections under COPPA
Step-by-Step Guide
Determine Your YouTube Kids Setup Type
YouTube Kids profiles can be set up in two ways: (1) Standalone profiles within the YouTube Kids app, or (2) Child accounts managed through Google Family Link. Identify which setup you have, as the deletion process differs slightly. If your child has a supervised Google account through Family Link, you'll need to delete the child's Google account entirely to remove YouTube Kids access.
Tips
- •Check if your child has their own Google account (Family Link) or just a YouTube Kids profile
- •Family Link accounts show a supervised account badge
- •Standalone profiles are simpler and contained within the YouTube Kids app only
- •If you're unsure, check the Google Family Link app to see if the child's account appears there
Open YouTube Kids with Parent Access
Open the YouTube Kids app on your mobile device or visit youtube.com/kids on a web browser. Tap the lock icon (usually in the bottom corner or in settings) to access parental controls. You'll need to solve a multiplication problem, enter your custom passcode, or sign in with your parent Google account depending on your setup.
Tips
- •The lock icon is typically in the bottom-right corner of the app
- •If you forgot your passcode, you can reset it using your parent Google account email
- •Make sure you're accessing the profile you want to delete
- •On some devices, you may need to access settings first
Navigate to Settings and Select Profile
After unlocking parental controls, go to Settings (gear icon). You'll see a list of all YouTube Kids profiles associated with your parent account. Select the profile you want to delete by tapping on it.
Tips
- •Make note of the profile name to ensure you're deleting the correct one
- •If you have multiple children, be very careful to select the right profile
- •You can view watch history before deletion if you want to review content
Warnings
- •Deleting a profile removes all watch history, favorites, and parental control settings for that child
Delete the YouTube Kids Profile
Within the profile settings, scroll down to find 'Delete profile' or 'Remove profile' option (usually at the bottom). Tap it and confirm your decision. You may be asked to verify using your parent password or solving another math problem. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
Tips
- •Read the deletion warning carefully to understand what data will be removed
- •Watch history, search history, and app settings will be deleted
- •If your child uses YouTube Kids on multiple devices, the profile will be removed from all of them
- •Parental control settings specific to this profile will also be deleted
Verify Deletion and Additional Steps
The profile should be immediately removed from YouTube Kids. If the profile was linked to a Google Family Link account and you want to completely remove the child's Google account, you'll need to go to families.google.com, sign in with your parent account, select your child, and choose 'Delete account'. Note that this is a more significant action affecting all Google services, not just YouTube Kids.
Tips
- •Verify the profile no longer appears in the YouTube Kids profile selection screen
- •Uninstall YouTube Kids from the child's devices if they will no longer use the app
- •If using Family Link, remember that deleting the child's Google account is more permanent
- •Consider keeping the Family Link account but simply removing YouTube Kids app access instead
- •Check that watch history and recommendations have been cleared
Warnings
- •Deleting a child's Google account (Family Link) removes access to ALL Google services, not just YouTube Kids
Important Warnings
Family Link Account Deletion Affects All Google Services
Watch History and Content Preferences Permanently Lost
Parental Control Settings Are Not Preserved
Profile Deletion vs. Account Deletion Confusion
Multiple Device Sync
No Account Recovery for Standalone Profiles
Alternatives to Consider
Pause or Restrict YouTube Kids Access Without Deletion
Instead of deleting the profile, use parental controls to severely limit or pause YouTube Kids usage. Set screen time to 0 minutes, block all content except specific approved videos, or simply remove the app from your child's device while keeping the profile intact for potential future use.
Pros
- •Preserves watch history and parental control settings
- •Can be easily reversed when needed
- •Maintains profile for future use or monitoring
- •No data loss
Cons
- •Profile and data remain on Google's servers
- •Child might request access in the future
- •Still appears in your parent account profile list
Switch to More Restrictive Content Settings
Rather than deletion, change the profile's content level to the most restrictive setting ('Preschool' for ages 4 and under). Block search functionality, disable recommendations, and approve only specific educational channels. This keeps the profile active but severely limits exposure.
Pros
- •Allows very limited, curated content access
- •Educational content can still be accessible
- •Easily adjustable as your approach changes
- •No data loss
Cons
- •Requires ongoing monitoring and curation
- •Child might find workarounds or request more access
- •More time-intensive than complete deletion
Use Google Family Link to Remove App Access Only
If your child has a Google Family Link account, you can remove YouTube Kids app permissions without deleting the entire profile or Google account. In Family Link, go to app controls and block or uninstall YouTube Kids while keeping the Google account active for other educational purposes.
Pros
- •Keeps the child's Google account for school and educational apps
- •Removes YouTube Kids access specifically
- •Reversible and adjustable
- •Maintains Google Classroom and other important services
Cons
- •Only works if using Family Link
- •Child might access YouTube Kids on other devices or accounts
- •Requires ongoing monitoring
Frequently Asked Questions
A YouTube Kids profile is just the viewing profile within the YouTube Kids app and only affects YouTube Kids usage. Deleting it is simple and only removes YouTube Kids data. A child's Google account (Family Link) is their entire Google identity affecting Gmail, Google Classroom, Photos, Drive, and all Google services. Only delete the Google account if you want to remove all Google access.
References & Citations
- [1]YouTube Kids Privacy Notice
Official privacy notice explaining data collection and protection for children
https://kids.youtube.com/t/privacynotice
- [2]Google Family Link Help
Official guide for managing children's Google accounts and parental controls
https://support.google.com/families/
- [3]COPPA Compliance and Children's Privacy
Information about children's privacy protections under COPPA
https://support.google.com/families/answer/7680868
All citations verified as of 11/8/2025. We regularly review and update all external links to ensure accuracy.
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Last Updated
November 8, 2025