Spotify has expanded its parent-managed accounts, allowing families in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany and the Netherlands to create a ‘Managed Account’ for their child within the free tier. This feature, which previously required a paid subscription, lets parents control what music their kids listen to.

These managed accounts are separate from parent ones, ensuring children’s music choices don’t affect adult listening experiences or annual Spotify Wrapped summaries. Kids can still add songs to their favourites and create playlists, with personalized recommendations tailored just for them.

This move by Spotify is part of broader efforts by tech companies to give parents more control over how their children use online platforms. The expansion reflects a response to regulatory pressure and aims to provide safer digital environments for kids. With managed accounts, parents can restrict playback of specific artists and songs, disable video playback, and limit access to age-gated features such as messages.

Setting up the account involves navigating through several steps within the app, but it’s a hassle-free process that allows parents more granular control over their child's music choices. Parents have the option to make adjustments at any time, ensuring they can keep up with changing preferences and needs.

Spotify plans to expand this feature to more countries in the future, indicating ongoing efforts to enhance parental controls across its user base.