eSAFETY GUIDE

Words With Friends 2

13+
Minimum age according to Words With Friends 2
13+ Minimum age according to Words With Friends 2

What is Words With Friends 2?

Words With Friends 2 is a single or multiplayer mobile word game, developed by Zynga. The game is loosely based on the board game Scrabble, where players need to add words to build a crossword, score points and progress in levels. 

Words With Friends 2 can be played in single-player mode against fictional characters, with one other person, or in teams. Players can search for each other in the app, in Facebook, or be automatically matched with opponents anywhere in the world. Players communicate with the in-built chat function, which can be muted but not disabled. The matchmaking and chat features of Words With Friends 2 mean it can also be used as a dating app.

Words with Friends 2 is free to play with in-app purchases offered. A paid version is available for mobile devices which removes advertising from the game.

Website: www.zynga.com/games/words-with-friends-2/

Platforms: Android, Windows Phone and iOS mobile devices (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch), Facebook, Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet.

Apps: Android, Windows Phone, Apple iOS

How do people use Words With Friends 2?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use mobile word games like Words with Friends 2.

Words with Friends 2 is used for: gaming, in-app purchasing, messaging/online chat, online relationships and screen capture.

How can you report inappropriate conduct or ask for data to be removed?

These links are provided by Zynga:

  • Community Rules
    Learn about the rules that govern conduct and content in Words With Friends 2 and other Zynga games, and how to report anything inappropriate.
  • Personal Data Request
    Make a request to Zynga, the owner of Words With Friends 2, to download or delete your personal data.
  • Report inappropriate ads
    Get advice on what to do if you come across an inappropriate ad in Words With Friends 2.

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by Zynga:

  • Privacy Policy
    Read Zynga’s policy on how it collects, stores and shares your personal information.
  • Security Tips
    Learn how to protect your account from hacks, scams, bots and cheats.
  • Blocking applications on Facebook
    Get instructions on how to stop applications sharing your information with Facebook.

Key links

These links are provided by Zynga:

Last updated: 04/06/2024

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 parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.