eSAFETY GUIDE

Blogger

12+
minimum age according to Blogger
12+ minimum age according to Blogger

What is Blogger?

Blogger is an online publishing platform where you can create your own blog by posting original content such as writing, photos and videos. Blogs are created using templates or self-created designs and hosted for free on Blogspot.com or paid custom domains (URLs). Once your blog has been created on a desktop browser, you can access a reduced set of features on the Blogger mobile app. Blogger is designed to work in conjunction with other Google owned platforms including Google AdSense and Google Analytics.

Website: blogger.comExternal link[https://www.blogger.com/about/?r=2]
Apps: AndroidExternal link[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.blogger&hl=en]

*The Blogger mobile app for iOS is not currently available in Australia.

How do people use Blogger?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use online publishing platforms like Blogger.

Blogger is used for: content sharing[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/content-sharing], 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].

How can you report inappropriate content, or ask for content to be removed?

These links are provided by Blogger:

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by Blogger:

  • Privacy and securityExternal link[https://support.google.com/blogger/answer/41386?hl=en&ref_topic=6321979&authuser=0]
    Learn how to make your blog as secure as possible.  
  • Malware, phishing or spamExternal link[https://support.google.com/blogger/answer/76315?hl=en&ref_topic=6321979&authuser=0]
    Learn about protecting your blog from malware, phishing and spam, and how to report any concerns.

These links are provided by Blogger and Google:

Last updated: 05/06/2024

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.