New data from Kaspersky shows that Malaysian children are big consumer of video content.
Between January to March 2022, YouTube app on Android top the chart with 35.65%. WhatsApp ranked the second with 16.21%, followed by TikTok with 12.32%.
Video content remains Malaysian children favorite, as per the data shows for the top three Android apps frequently used by them, with YT Kids, a video app for children, at 6.08%.
Kaspersky reviewed anonymized data, provided voluntarily by Kaspersky Safe Kids users, such as search queries, the most popular Android applications, and website categories, to explore the most popular children’s interests between the period Jan-March 2022. This data can help parents to better understand their children’s favorite subjects and passions.
“As one of the world’s most active digital citizens, it is no surprise that the Malaysian children are enthusiastic explorers of the digital world themselves. Although, having not gone back physically to school since the pandemic, I understand that the majority of these kids are relying on the Internet not just for study but also for play and entertainment, most likely because of remote learning blues.
“We encourage parents to stay informed and commit to sitting down with their kids extensively as it’s an effective way to keep their children responsible and safe digital citizens,” said at Kaspersky APAC managing director Sandra Lee.
Else where around the world, Kaspersky worldwide statistics has revealed quite similar results – the top five most popular applications among children traditionally include YouTube (31.6%), TikTok (19%), WhatsApp (18%), Roblox game (7.5%), Chrome browser (7.3%), Brawl Stars game (4.8%) and YouTube Kids (2.1%).
To ensure children have a positive online experience, Kaspersky recommends parents:
- Learn more about your child’s interests and online habits
- Take the time to learn more about your child’s interests and online habits. Read up on emerging trends, games, and channels to understand how they may affect your child’s online activities.
- Teach children how to block and report when they see or experience something problematic online. This helps create good online etiquette and empowers your child to feel in control.
- Use a reliable security solution, such as Kaspersky Safe Kids, when you are not around to shield your children from dangerous content and limit the amount of time they spend on their devices.
