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YouTube Age Restriction Checker

Age-restricted videos can only be watched by signed-in viewers who are 18 or older, can't be played in most embeds, and are limited for ads. This tool tells you whether a video is age-restricted, and shows related limits like made-for-kids status, region blocks and embedding.

How to use the age restriction checker

  1. 1Paste the video link.
  2. 2Press Check restrictions.
  3. 3Review each restriction and what it means.

How it works

The tool reads the content rating, made-for-kids flag, region restriction and embeddable fields from the official YouTube Data API.

Frequently asked questions

Can I watch an age-restricted video without signing in?

No. YouTube requires viewers to be signed in and verified as 18+. We don't provide workarounds.

Can creators appeal age restrictions?

Yes. Creators can appeal from YouTube Studio if they believe the restriction was applied by mistake.