Spotify rolls out controls to keep kids music out of your algorithm

"Spotify is expanding shared account features that make it easier for parents to control what their kids listen to. Managed accounts are now launching for Premium Family subscribers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, and the Netherlands following a pilot that kicked off last year, allowing account holders to manage a separate music-only experience for children under the age of 13."

"Managed accounts give parents the ability to filter out explicit content, block specific songs and artists, and hide the videos that sometimes play alongside tracks on the streaming service. Spotify says that interactivity features are limited on managed accounts, and that age-gated features like the ability to message other Spotify users are blocked entirely. This is distinct from the dedicated Spotify Kids app, because managed accounts enable parents to curate what their children can listen to in the main Spotify app."

"Kids are free to add songs to favorites, create playlists, and receive their own personalized recommendations based on their listening habits, without influencing the main account holders' listening history or algorithm. That separation means parents won't find their Discover playlists or Wrapped results being ruined because their child has been blasting the K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack on repeat. Managed accounts are exclusively available via Spotify's Premium Family plan, which includes six individual Premium accounts for members who reside at the same address."

Managed accounts let parents create a music-only experience for children under 13 within the main Spotify app. Parents can filter explicit content, block specific songs and artists, and hide accompanying videos. Interactivity features are limited and age-gated functions like messaging are blocked. Children can still favorite songs, make playlists, and receive personalized recommendations without affecting the main account's listening history or algorithm. Managed accounts differ from the Spotify Kids app by operating inside the main Spotify app. Managed accounts are available only with the Premium Family plan, which provides six individual Premium accounts for household members.

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