eSAFETY GUIDE
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YUBO

13+
Minimum age according to YUBO
13+ Minimum age according to YUBO

What is YUBO?

Yubo (formerly Yellow) is a location-based social media app for teenagers to connect with other young people in their local area. Users can connect with new friends by swiping right on their pictures. If both users accept, they are matched and can become friends and start interacting. Live streaming is a core feature of Yubo, which lets up to 10 users create a group live stream that can be viewed by an unlimited number of viewers, who can send comments to interact with the streamers. Yubo is for ages 13 years and above and requires multi-factor age authentication plus parental permission for anyone aged 13-17 years.

Website: yubo.liveExternal link[https://yubo.live/]

Apps: Android appExternal link[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.yellw.yellowapp], Apple iOS appExternal link[https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1038653883?mt=8]

How do people use Yubo?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use social media like Yubo.

YUBO is used for: in-app purchasing[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/in-app-purchasing], live streaming[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/live-streaming], location sharing[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/location-sharing], messaging/online chat[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/messaging-online-chat], online relationships[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/online-relationships], photo/video sharing[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/photo-video-sharing] and screen capture[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/online-tools-and-features/screen-capture].[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/online-tools-and-features/screen-capture]

How can you report online abuse, ask for content to be removed or block someone?

These links are provided by YUBO:

  • Report nowExternal link[https://support.yubo.live/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=360003657900&ticket_form_id=360003657900]
    Learn how to report cyberbullying, online abuse, or someone pretending to be you.
  • Block or unfriend someoneExternal link[https://support.yubo.live/hc/en-us/articles/5304208964370-How-To-Block-a-user-]
    Learn how to stop someone from contacting you on Yubo.

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by YUBO:

  • Privacy settingsExternal link[https://support.yubo.live/hc/en-us/articles/115003788651-Can-users-change-their-profile-settings-on-Yubo-to-protect-their-privacy-]
    Learn how to make your account as secure as possible.
  • Location dataExternal link[https://support.yubo.live/hc/en-us/articles/115003788571-Do-you-use-location-data]
    Learn about how your location data is used and how you can control this.
  • Privacy policyExternal link[https://www.yubo.live/legal/privacy-policy]
    Outlines Yubo’s privacy policy, including the information they collect and how they use your data.

These links are provided by YUBO:

Last updated: 06/06/2024

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 parentsExternal link, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and appsExternal link and mental wellbeing resources for familiesExternal link.