YouTube has introduced restrictions on its live streaming feature, raising the minimum age from 13 to 16, effective July 22, 2025. The guideline will prevent young content creators, who are mostly gaming streamers beginning their digital careers in early adolescence,

YouTube is set to raise the minimum age for live streamers from 13 to 16. The change is part of a crackdown the ways minors can use the platform.

As of July 22nd, teens will have to be at least 16 years old to live stream on the platform, according to a support post. If a teen 13-15 years old wants to appear in a live stream, they’ll have to have to be “visibly accompanied” by an adult.