Spotify Expands Free Managed Accounts for Children to Six New Markets
Spotify has extended its managed accounts for children to six new countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. These accounts are now available to users of the free tier.
Music streaming service Spotify announced on July 15 that managed accounts for children aged 13 and under are now available on its free, ad-supported tier in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Previously, these child-specific accounts were only accessible with a paid Premium Family subscription.
The expansion allows families on any Spotify plan, free or Premium, in these six markets to create a separate managed account for a child. This feature provides children with their own login while parents or guardians maintain control over settings and content. The rollout follows earlier expansions, including a free tier introduction in May 2026 and a pilot for Premium Family subscribers in September 2024.
With this update, managed accounts are now available in 16 countries. Spotify plans to expand to additional countries but has not provided a timeline. The accounts allow children access to Spotify's catalog, personalized recommendations, and playlist creation, with their own year-end Wrapped summaries.
Managed accounts are private by default, cannot be searched by other users, and block purchases and the Messages feature. Explicit content filtering is enabled by default, and parents can adjust these settings, including blocking specific tracks or artists. This move aligns with a broader industry trend of major tech platforms enhancing parental controls and child online safety features.