# PBS KIDS Games

> Play & learn with Daniel Tiger, Wild Kratts & more. Enjoy safe, educational fun.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.pbskids.gamesapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.pbskids.gamesapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.pbskids.gamesapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PBS KIDS
- **Category:** GAME\_EDUCATIONAL
- **Downloads:** 15,131,163
- **Rating:** 4.29 / 5 (55,366 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.12.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2016-04-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 78 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.pbskids.gamesapp)
- **Website:** [http://pbskids.org/apps](http://pbskids.org/apps)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://pbskids.org/privacy/](http://pbskids.org/privacy/)

## Description

The PBS KIDS Games app makes learning safe and fun with 280+ free, curriculum-based games for kids ages 2-8, featuring favorites like Daniel Tiger, Wild Kratts, Lyla in the Loop, Weather Hunters, and more. Games are kid-tested and designed for English and Spanish play, providing a bilingual learning experience from preschool through early elementary years.

New games are added weekly and include subjects like math, reading, science, and art, plus STEM puzzles and social-emotional learning. The app highlights PBS KIDS characters, supports accessibility features, and offers parent resources to expand learning beyond the screen. Safe, engaging, and classroom-aligned—start your child’s learning adventure today!

## Rankings

- #9,794 — Overall
- #1 — Game educational (Free)
- #6 — Family (Free)
- #105 — Game (Free)
- #105 — Top game in United States
- #5 — child

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `org.pbskids.gamesapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise PBS KIDS Games for safe, educational content and kid-friendly fun. However, many reviews focus on loss of offline access, frequent crashes after updates, and compatibility issues on older devices and Chromebooks. A common call is to restore or offer offline downloads (or a paid option) to regain the app’s travel-friendly value.

### Pros

- Safe, educational content for kids with no predatory monetization (no constant gem purchases).
- Fun and engaging games that kids enjoy and learn from.
- Historically offered offline downloads for travel and offline play, which many families relied on.
- Trusted PBS Kids brand; generally regarded as family-friendly and well-made.

### Cons

- Offline mode removed or severely restricted; only a few offline games remain available, making travel use difficult.
- App crashes or 'keeps stopping' after updates; some devices cannot load the app.
- Compatibility issues on older devices (Android 9) and Chromebooks; not accessible for all users.
- Updates degraded offline functionality and UI, shifting toward online-only gameplay.
- No paid offline option to unlock or restore offline access, despite demand.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.pbskids.gamesapp)