Polybuzz and children's safety5 February 2026 (by Gemma Duff (gemma.duff)) |
We would like to make parents/carers aware of an app called Polybuzz.
Polybuzz has been flagged as potentially unsafe for children due to its content and lack of
parental controls. The app is designed with safety in mind, offering graded modes for different
age groups, but it has been criticised for allowing underage users to bypass these safety
features. The app's content is heavily skewed towards relationship bots, romantic scenarios,
and sexualised encounters, which can be inappropriate for children. Additionally, Polybuzz
lacks effective age verification and parental controls, raising concerns about the safety of its
content for younger users. Parents are advised to exercise caution and consider alternative,
safer AI chat platforms for their children.