Spotify has expanded its parent-managed accounts feature to users on its free tier, giving more families access to child-friendly listening controls without requiring a paid subscription.

The feature is now available to families in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany and the Netherlands, with plans to expand to additional markets.

More Control for Parents

Originally introduced in 2024 for Premium Family subscribers, Managed Accounts allow parents to create separate Spotify profiles for children under 13 while controlling the type of content they can access.

Children can build playlists, save favourite songs and receive personalised music recommendations, while their listening activity remains separate from their parents' accounts. This also means children's listening habits will not influence parents' recommendations or appear in their annual Spotify Wrapped summaries.

Built-In Safety Features

Managed Accounts include several safety controls designed for younger users.

Explicit music is blocked by default, video playback is disabled, and access to age-restricted features such as Messages is limited. Parents can also block specific songs or artists and adjust content settings whenever necessary.

The feature offers a less restrictive alternative to the standalone Spotify Kids app while still giving parents greater oversight of their children's listening experience.

Part of a Broader Industry Trend

Spotify said the expansion reflects growing demand for parental controls as digital platforms continue introducing tools that help families manage children's online experiences.

To create a Managed Account, eligible users can add a child through the Family Plan settings, choose a display name and configure content preferences during setup.

The company said it plans to roll out the feature to more countries in the future as it continues expanding family-focused safety tools.