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  • Baby Shark was the most searched for song among children, while Roblox and Minecraft were the favored games
  • Korean pop groups BLACKPINK and BTS, along with Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, topped the list of musical preferences

Dubai, UAE – YouTube emerges as the most popular app among children in the UAE on Android devices, with 37.8 percent of children using the platform, says a study by Kaspersky, a cybersecurity company. 

Google Chrome (54.4 percent) dominated on Windows devices. 

The study also found that children worldwide predominantly searched for entertainment content on YouTube, followed by cartoons, TV shows, and anime.

Baby Shark was the most searched for song among children, while Roblox and Minecraft were the favored games. 

Korean pop groups BLACKPINK and BTS, along with Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, topped the list of musical preferences.

The findings underscore the importance of parental involvement and using reliable parental control solutions to ensure children have a positive online experience. By actively engaging with their children’s online activities and discussing online safety, parents can foster trust and understanding.

Kaspersky, a cybersecurity company, provides comprehensive security solutions and services to protect individuals, businesses, and governments globally.

The study provides valuable insights into the digital landscape of children in the UAE, emphasizing the need for parental guidance and effective online safety measures to safeguard children’s online experiences.