Yubo
Significant RiskYubo (formerly Yellow) built its user base as a swipe-to-match app for teenagers, similar to Tinder. In late 2025 Yubo transitioned to an 18+ platform, deactivating under-18 accounts and requiring facial age verification for all users. That's a real improvement — but it also means any teen still on Yubo has bypassed age checks and is swiping, matching, and live streaming with adult strangers.
Consider removing or heavily restricting this app.
Documented Incidents
Predator ActivityMar 2021
Man Arrested for Using Yubo to Target 13-Year-Old
A 24-year-old man was arrested after using Yubo to contact and groom a 13-year-old girl, eventually traveling across state lines to meet her.
Source: Department of JusticePredator ActivityJan 2022
Yubo Faces Scrutiny Over Child Safety
UK child safety advocates called for investigation into Yubo after multiple reports of adults using the platform to contact minors.
Source: BBC NewsApp Information
Age Rating
18+Platforms
iOSAndroid
Last updated: 7/20/2026
Key Risks
- •Swipe-based matching normalizes meeting strangers
- •Live streaming with multiple strangers
- •Now 18+ only - a teen on Yubo is surrounded by adult strangers
- •Encourages sharing location
- •Profile photos rated by strangers
- •Direct messaging with matches
- •Teens can bypass facial age estimation to sneak on
Warning Signs
- •App icon is yellow with flame symbol
- •Child talks about 'swiping' on people
- •New online 'friends' from other locations
- •Live streaming behavior
What Parents Can Do
- ✓Remove immediately
- ✓Discuss why dating mechanics are inappropriate for minors
- ✓Review any contacts made through the app
- ✓Monitor for attempts to re-download