Streaming Content Safety
Independent safety research across 3 streaming platforms, 3 user profiles, and 9 test categories. How well do Netflix, Peacock, and Prime Video protect children from age-inappropriate content?
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Research conducted: February 2026
Platform Safety Matrix
| Platform | Child (7) | Child (12) | Teen (16) | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Video | D* | A+ | B+ | D |
| Peacock | D* | A | B+ | D |
| Netflix | A- | A | A | A- |
* = grade capped due to critical failure. Click any platform to view details.
Critical Findings Across All Platforms
All 3 platforms allow zero-authentication profile switching
PE-01: Children can switch to adult profiles without any PIN or password verification.
Netflix /watch/ endpoint bypasses ALL maturity controls
DU-01: Direct URL access plays R-rated and TV-MA content on Kids profiles without restriction.
PIN protection is inconsistent or absent
PL-01: Profile switching PINs are optional and often not enabled by default.
All platforms properly filter Kids profile search results
SD-01: Mature content titles do not appear in Kids profile search.
No recommendation leakage on Kids profiles
RL-01: Kids profiles show only age-appropriate recommendations.
Platform Reports
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Prime Video
1 critical failure
1 critical failure
Peacock
1 critical failure
1 critical failure
Netflix
What Parents Should Know
Based on our research, here are the most important actions and takeaways for keeping children safe on streaming platforms.
Immediate Actions
- 1.Enable profile PINs on all platforms that support them to prevent children from switching to unrestricted profiles.
- 2.Use dedicated Kids profiles rather than standard profiles with maturity filters, as Kids profiles have stronger server-side protections.
- 3.Be aware that direct URL/deep link access can bypass maturity controls on some platforms, especially when sharing links.
Key Takeaways
- 1.No streaming platform earned above a C grade overall. Content safety for children remains a significant challenge across the industry.
- 2.Kids profiles (age 7) are generally safer than teen profiles, but profile-switching vulnerabilities undermine these protections.
- 3.Platform protections often rely on UI-level controls rather than server-side enforcement, creating exploitable gaps.