Is The Slow Mo Guys Safe for Kids? Safety Score: D
@theslowmoguys · 15.0M subscribers · Graded May 12, 2026 · Based on 100 recent videos
@theslowmoguys · 15.0M subscribers · Graded May 12, 2026 · Based on 100 recent videos
This channel is not suitable for young children. It can be acceptable for older teenagers with parental guidance, especially those interested in physics or visual effects.
Best for ages 16+. Not recommended under age 13. Acceptable for 13-15.
The content involves dangerous experiments and imagery that requires maturity to understand and not imitate.
| Dimension | Score | Headline |
|---|---|---|
| Content Appropriateness | 9/25 | Contains dangerous experiments, firearms, and intense imagery. |
| Shorts & Dopamine Factor | 21/25 | Primarily long-form content, not designed for addictive scrolling. |
| Age Clarity | 20/25 | Content clearly targets an older, mature audience. |
| Educational Value | 19/25 | Demonstrates scientific principles in an engaging visual format. |
Contains dangerous experiments, firearms, and intense imagery.
Videos like "Supersonic Golf Ball to the Forehead" show impacts to a dummy head described as "gruesome." Other videos feature firearms, high voltage, and explosions, such as "Backwards Bullet Shockwaves between Glass" and "Why You Shouldn't Touch a Radio Tower." These elements are not suitable for young children.
Primarily long-form content, not designed for addictive scrolling.
Only 19% of recent uploads are Shorts. The channel focuses on detailed, longer experiments published less frequently, which does not promote rapid, addictive consumption.
Content clearly targets an older, mature audience.
The experiments involve complex physics and chemistry concepts. The humor and subject matter, including dangerous demonstrations, are intended for teenagers and adults, not young children.
Demonstrates scientific principles in an engaging visual format.
The channel visually explains physics concepts like shockwaves, projectile motion, and electricity, as seen in "Filming Fire from Underneath in Slow Mo" and "When 50,000 volts go through a wire." It can spark interest in science and engineering for older viewers.
This channel films various experiments and phenomena using high-speed cameras to show them in extreme slow motion. It features two adult hosts conducting demonstrations involving physics, chemistry, and often destruction.
The channel frequently features experiments with firearms, high voltage, and controlled explosions. While these are conducted by adults with safety warnings, the visual content can be intense and potentially disturbing for younger children, and could encourage dangerous imitation attempts if not understood as professional demonstrations.
This channel is not suitable for young children. It can be acceptable for older teenagers with parental guidance, especially those interested in physics or visual effects.
Discuss the "don't try this at home" warnings and the professional setup required for these experiments.
Supersonic Golf Ball to the Forehead at 82,000 FPS
— Concern
This video features a golf ball impacting a dummy head at high speed, described as "gruesome," which is inappropriate for younger viewers.
Why You Shouldn't Touch a Radio Tower at 200,000 FPS
— Concern
This video involves high voltage and a "don't try this at home" warning, which younger children might not fully understand regarding the serious risks.
Backwards Bullet Shockwaves between Glass at 375,000 FPS
— Concern
This video features firearms and significant destruction, which can be intense for younger audiences.
Slow Motion Microscope Inside a Watch
— Positive
This video offers a detailed, non-destructive look at intricate mechanics, demonstrating scientific observation without concerning imagery.
Paint Shockwaves on Drum with Robot Camera at 10,000 FPS
— Positive
This video visually demonstrates sound waves and vibrations using paint, offering an engaging scientific concept without dangerous elements.
VidCove's Channel Safety Grader analyzes the 100 most recent videos on The Slow Mo Guys using Google Gemini, scoring four independent dimensions on a 0–25 scale:
The Slow Mo Guys's Shorts ratio in this sample is 19% — roughly 19 of the 100 videos sampled were Shorts. Reports are regenerated when channel content changes materially or after 180 days have passed.
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