Microsoft Edge rolls out Kids Mode, a child-friendly way to browse the web
Kids Mode helps children safely browse the web in an experience catered to their age bracket.
What you need to know
- Microsoft Edge 90 is rolling out now.
- The latest version of Edge includes a child-friendly way to browse the web called Kids Mode.
- Edge also supports Password Monitor and has an improved search experience.
Microsoft Edge 90 rolled out today. The biggest addition in the latest version of the browser is Kids Mode, a child-friendly mode with several features to help children stay safe online. The update also brings Password Monitor to everyone, which lets you know if your credentials have been compromised. The search experience within Edge has also improved.
Kids Mode turns tracking prevention to its highest level for all websites. This improves privacy and minimizes personalized ads. It also enabled Bing SafeSearch, which limits adult text, images, and videos from appearing as search results. Kids Mode starts with around 70 whitelisted websites available for browsing, but you can customize the list to include whatever sites you'd like.
If a child tries to navigate to a page that isn't approved, they'll see a cute page telling them that Kids Mode can't get to the site yet. The page looks friendly, rather than coming off as aggressive. It has a little character floating from some balloons and shouldn't come off as blaming kids.
Kids Mode lets you choose an age range of either 5-8 or 9-12 to customize the browsing experience for children. If Kids Mode is set to the 9-12 age range, kids will see an age-appropriate news feed on the new page tab within Edge. The articles are curated from MSN for Kids and include topics such as animals, science, and fun facts.
Kids can personalize their browsing experience with different themes, including Finding Nemo, The Little Mermaid, and Coco. More Disney and Pixar Edge browser themes are on the way over the coming months.
Edge's Kids Mode has bright colors and enough differences in design to make it stand out from the standard Microsoft Edge.
In addition to Kids Mode, the latest version of Edge includes Password Monitor, which notifies you if your saved credentials have been compromised.
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Lastly, the update includes an improved search experience. You can now search for items in your history with more natural language, such as searching "news articles from last week" or "cookie recipes."
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The latest version of Microsoft Edge includes Kids Mode, a child-friendly way to browse the web.
Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.