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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Mostly harmless tween comedy site, spattered with ads.

On this site kids can:   create and share content, play games, watch videos
updated 08.31.09

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    The educational benefit for tech-savvy kids is great. How To Make Your Own Web Show section covers lighting, audio and other video-making tips.
  • Messages:

    The overall message encourages kids to be creative by making their own videos. It also encourages responsibility and good digital citizenship by requiring kids to get signed releases for all the people who appear in the videos.
  • User-created content:

    The best part of this site are the funny user-created videos -- all pre-approved by the site's editors. Fans of the show get instruction on how to make videos, and must send in signed releases for themselves and friends authorizing their appearance on the site. (This is a great feature because it eliminates any unintended element of surprise when the video shows up on the site.)

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Mild flirting. iKissed Him First game requires dragging blue or pink kisses to Shane's face. Hey, What Am I Licking segment has character blindfolded and must identify object by licking only. One mention of "pointy boobs."
  • Language:

    Content rating scale reads "suckish" vs. "rocks."
  • Consumerism:

    Ads gone wild: animated, flashing and talking! But the site warns you when you are about to enter a section with ads. The types of ads include credit cards, fake contests, sugar cereals.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.

How safe is it?

  • Personal privacy:

    Not an issue.
  • Online interaction:

    Users don't interact on the site.
  • Parental controls:

    Parents have to sign a form authorizing kid's videos to be featured on the site.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of iCarly was written by Heidi Kotansky

Parents need to know that this sister site to Nickelodeon's new TV show iCarly is a safe -- and fun -- place for tweens to upload silly videos to be featured on the site and on the show.

Families Can Talk About

Talk to your kids about the media in their life. We have more tools and tips that can help
  • Families can talk about how ads are designed to get viewers' attention. Look through a few online ads together and note how they are labeled, if they are animated and what tactics are used in order to get the user to click on them. Read our Selling to Kids Tips for more tips on navigating ads. 
  • If you're kids are interested in filming themselves, take a look at our video on Creating With Digital Media.
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More on iCarly

What’s the Story?

At ICARLY.COM, kids upload videos and pictures for consideration for the iCarly TV show and on the web site. Registration is required and parents must approve all submitted content before iCarly staff will review it. A diaper juggler, opening a refrigerator with a shoulder blade, running while drumming, and scratching a head with a foot like a dog are just a few examples of the various silly videos submitted by kids.

Is It Any Good?

iCARLY is good, tween fun, much like its ever-popular TV show. Visitors may wonder, however, what kind of deal was struck with all the advertisers on this site. There are credit card ads, flashing "click here to enter contest" type ads, in addition to a banner ad with audio claiming you've won a Nintendo Wii if you click to register. But if you can ignore the ads, the site is a fun companion to the show that encourages positive audience participation.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 7 and give it 1.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    I like the show in the begining but now it is going down hill with the topics that are on the show. They have adults and preteens throwing huge tantrums until they get what they want. Tonight in the beauty pagent show they were talking about boobies, and same bought Carly fake big boobies to fill out her pagent dress!! I turned it off and have now blocked icarly from my TV. Spencer (the adult) is going on double dates w/ fredding the young teenager. Very wrong!! Sending an unreal message to kids and also teaches kids to disrespect Authority on a regular basis!!

  2. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • User content is age appropriate

    kids love it

    love it

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Safety is an issue
    • My highlights are:
    • User content is age appropriate

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 7
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    great fun

    dear carly sam and freddy i love your webshow and so does my mom.i think that sam secretly loves freddy.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    I think ICarly is a silly site for kids (silly in a good way)

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    i love i carly that is my show to the end

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    caract rocks

    love it

  8. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    good games there and icarly site is good

    good site my 8 year old goes there and plays and one of the games like drag kisses on freddie's friend,Shane,my 8 and 7 year old used to play that game.

  9. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Safety is an issue
    • User content isn't age appropriate
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • User content is age appropriate

    icarly.com/me

    it is so cool : )

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 7
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Safety is an issue
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    my best program

    i think this web site is cool for lower age.U guys are the best thanks

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Safety is an issue
    • My highlights are:
    • User content is age appropriate

    middle aged kids

    i love it because it is funny no violence something i can watch over and over and never get tired of watching it

  12. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Safety isn't an issue

    tweens and teens will enjoy

    This website is packed with fun! tweens and teens will enjoy!

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    you rock

  14. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 1.0
    • My concerns are:
    • User content isn't age appropriate
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    onley alowed to be for parents no kids alowed

    I hate it ... it should not be alowed to be on polbik T.V. because it is illegel to tell someone that they are a hobnocker.

  15. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    I love you Icarly!

    Dear Icarl, Carly Sam and Freddy. You are so funny I want to be on your webshow but I don't know where your stoodeow is.

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    great for all ages

    i love it because i love it

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    great for all ages

    i love it because i love it

  18. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    iluvz icarly

    great its funny

  19. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • User content isn't age appropriate
    • My highlights are:
    • User content is age appropriate

    lol vpi

    lovve it

  20. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • User content isn't age appropriate
    • My highlights are:
    • User content is age appropriate

    lol vpi

    lovve it

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