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  • YouTube is increasing its minimum age requirement for livestreams from 13 to 16 years old, effective from July 22, 2025.
  • Users between 13-15 years old will need to have an adult present if they want to live stream from their own channel.
  • If detected otherwise, YouTube will disable their live chat and remove the stream from the platform.

Livestreaming has been gaining a lot of steam lately, especially among young creators. That is why, as a cautionary measure, YouTube is increasing its minimum age requirements from 13 years to 16 years for livestreams on the platform.

This news comes from YouTube’s Help page , which has been updated to show the new age restriction policy. It mentions, “As of 22 July 2025, you need to be at least 16 years old to live stream on YouTube.” This means you have to be officially 16 years or older to be able to livestream without any restrictions.

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If YouTube detects users between 13 to 15 years of age streaming on the platform, it will disable their live chat and remove the stream. To go live from their own channel, they must have an adult assigned as their channel manager, start the stream using YouTube’s Live Control Room, and ensure the adult is visibly present during the entire live session.

The new age limit seems like YouTube’s efforts to protect minors , building upon its existing child safety guidelines. The help page also suggests some tips to stay safe while live streaming. Like not showing personal details on the camera, using privacy settings, and moderating live chats for a safe environment.

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