eSAFETY GUIDE

World of Warcraft (WoW)

18+
Minimum age according to World of Warcraft
18+ Minimum age according to World of Warcraft

What is World of Warcraft?

World of Warcraft (WoW) is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) by Blizzard Entertainment. WoW is the fourth instalment in the Warcraft fantasy series and has been followed by many expansions and upgrades.

In the game, you choose and control a character to explore different realms, fight monsters, join forces with other characters and complete quests. You can earn rewards such as new skills for your character, WoW tokens, in-game money and gold. You can also buy and sell game gold which has monetary value in real life. 

WoW players can communicate with private messages, group chats, ‘emotes’ (a movement that shows an emotion) or by using third-party voice chat apps like Discord.

WoW is free to play in trial mode however you need a paid subscription to access the full range of features and levels. 

Website: worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/

Platforms: Wow is available on Microsoft Windows and Mac OS.

World of Warcraft is used for: gaming, in-app purchasing, messaging/online chat, online relationships and screen capture.

How do people use World of Warcraft?

Learn more about the risks and benefits associated with how people use massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG) like WoW. 

World of Warcraft is used for gaming, in-app purchasing, online relationships and messaging/online chat.

How can you report abuse or block communication?

These links are provided by Blizzard:

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by Blizzard:

Key safety links

These links are provided by Blizzard:

  • Parental Controls
    Learn how to set playtime limits and schedules for your child.
  • Code of Conduct 
    Learn what is considered acceptable behaviour when using Blizzard games.
  • User Agreement 
    Understand the terms you agree to by using Blizzard games.

Last updated: 19/08/2024

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.