WEBTOON provides official Content Age Ratings and episode-level warnings to help users and parents determine their comfort with different series. This guide explains how to read these ratings and use them to choose age-appropriate comics.
What Parents and Guardians Should Know
WEBTOON does not use custom parental control dashboards, account-level profile locks, or safe search filters. Instead, the platform relies on a clear, visible age rating system.
Every series on WEBTOON ORIGINALS and the English CANVAS platform receives a specific Content Age Rating. While most series are publicly visible, WEBTOON restricts access to “Mature” content. Only users who are 18 or older can read series with a Mature rating.
How to Check Ratings Before Reading
Before you or a younger reader starts a new comic, you can easily check its intended audience.
- Select a comic to open its main series page.
- Locate the Content Age Rating displayed on the series profile.
- Read the series description carefully. Creators often list sensitive themes directly in the summary.
- Use this information to decide if the series matches your comfort level.
How to Watch for Episode-Level Warnings
Sometimes, a specific episode contains themes that require extra caution, even if the overall series rating is appropriate for the reader.
To help with this, WEBTOON provides content indications or trigger warnings at the top of specific episodes. Always check the very top of the screen when opening a new episode. If you see a warning for sensitive content, you can decide whether to continue reading.
What the Rating Levels Mean
WEBTOON uses four main age ratings to categorize its content. Here is what each level means:
- All Ages: Appropriate for readers of all ages.
- Teen: Appropriate for readers age 13 or older.
- Young Adult: Appropriate for readers age 16 or older.
- Mature: Appropriate for readers age 18 or older. (WEBTOON restricts these series so they are only readable by users 18 and older).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I block specific search results or set up a safe search filter?
No. WEBTOON does not offer custom search filters or account-level parental controls. Instead, the platform restricts Mature-rated series to adult users and relies on visible age ratings to guide reading choices.
Do independent comics have age ratings?
Yes. Creators publishing on the English CANVAS platform also use the Content Age Rating system to classify their series as All Ages, Teen, Young Adult, or Mature.
Where can I find warnings about specific sensitive topics?
Sensitive themes are typically noted in the main series description. Additionally, specific episodes with sensitive material will display a content indication or trigger warning at the very top of the episode.