eSAFETY GUIDE

Coverstar

No minimum age according to Coverstar (users under 13 must obtain parental consent).
+ No minimum age according to Coverstar (users under 13 must obtain parental consent).

What is Coverstar?

Coverstar is a short-video social media app that describes itself as a child-friendly alternative to TikTok, but it has some risky features. Users can create and share short videos, and browse a feed of videos made by others. The main feed includes a ‘featured’ tab, and a ‘following’ tab which shows videos from accounts you follow.

Users can star (like) videos, comment, and reply to comments. There is no direct messaging option on Coverstar. Profiles show ‘Starpower’ which is the total number of stars a user has received. Some users, including very young children, may be ‘verified’ in a way that allows them to livestream.

Many videos on Coverstar show children dancing or lip-synching. Parents should be aware that, like any public platform, videos may be seen by people of different ages, and people can sign up with a fake age.

Coverstar has ‘featured challenges’ with time limits. These usually involve making a dance or comedy-style video. If you take part, you can earn a special badge on your profile, and some challenges also offer real-world prizes like toys or other items.

Coverstar states that it uses a combination of AI and human moderation. They claim that adult, explicit and sexual content is not allowed on the platform. However, children may still encounter hashtags, captions, or sexualised language copied from older teen or adult social media culture. It is possible to report inappropriate content and block accounts in the app.

Coverstar offers free and paid options. The ‘premium’ version provides additional features such as the option to create longer videos, and no ads.

Website: coverstar.app

Apps: Android app, Apple iOS app

How do people use Coverstar?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use video sharing services like Coverstar.

Coverstar is used for: content creation, in-app purchasing, live streaming, messaging/online chat, online relationships, photo/video sharing and screen capture.

Key safety links

These links are provided by Coverstar:

  • Privacy policy
    Outlines Coverstar's privacy policy guidelines including the information they collect and how they use your data.
  • Terms of service
    The terms you agree to when you use Coverstar.
  • Community guidelines
    These guidelines explain the behaviour Coverstar expects from all users.
  • Help centre
    Find answers to common questions about using the Coverstar app.

Social media changes are coming

From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account.

Find out more at eSafety’s social media age restrictions hub.

About The eSafety Guide

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.