Is Wicked Makers Safe for Kids? Safety Score: F
@wickedmakers · 2.2M subscribers · Graded May 12, 2026 · Based on 100 recent videos
@wickedmakers · 2.2M subscribers · Graded May 12, 2026 · Based on 100 recent videos
I would not let young children watch this channel due to the scary nature of the characters. It may be suitable for older children or teenagers who understand and enjoy horror themes and the technical aspects of building.
Best for ages 13-16+. Not recommended under age 11. Acceptable for 11-12 with parental guidance.
The content's reliance on horror game characters makes it unsuitable for younger children, but older children and teens might appreciate the building process.
| Dimension | Score | Headline |
|---|---|---|
| Content Appropriateness | 5/25 | Content features scary animatronics from horror games, inappropriate for young children. |
| Shorts & Dopamine Factor | 20/25 | Primarily long-form content with a moderate number of Shorts. |
| Age Clarity | 5/25 | Content targets older children and teens, but attracts younger viewers due to character recognition. |
| Educational Value | 10/25 | Demonstrates building and engineering skills, but lacks explicit educational objectives. |
Content features scary animatronics from horror games, inappropriate for young children.
Many videos, such as "We made a real WITHERED BONNIE Animatronic from FNAF!" and "We made a real MOMMY LONG LEGS Animatronic!", are based on characters from horror video games like Five Nights at Freddy's and Poppy Playtime. These characters are designed to be frightening, and the realistic animatronics could be disturbing for young viewers. The video "We made this CHUCKY Animatronic WAY BETTER..." explicitly aims to make a horror character scarier.
Primarily long-form content with a moderate number of Shorts.
Only 19% of the channel's recent uploads are Shorts, indicating a focus on more substantial video content rather than quick, addictive clips. The upload frequency is generally consistent, with videos appearing every few weeks, which does not suggest a design for maximizing rapid scrolling behavior.
Content targets older children and teens, but attracts younger viewers due to character recognition.
The channel's focus on building complex animatronics from horror-themed video games like FNAF and Poppy Playtime suggests an audience of older children and teenagers who are familiar with these games. However, the visual nature of the animatronics and the popularity of these game characters often draw in younger children who may not understand the horror context, leading to mixed-age viewership.
Demonstrates building and engineering skills, but lacks explicit educational objectives.
The videos show the process of designing and constructing animatronics, which involves practical skills in engineering, electronics, and crafting. While viewers can observe these processes, the channel does not explicitly teach these concepts or provide structured learning objectives. The primary focus is on entertainment through creating recognizable, often scary, characters.
This channel features two hosts who build real-life animatronics, often based on characters from popular horror video games. The videos document the construction process and sometimes include testing or interactive scenarios with the creations. The content is primarily focused on the creation of these figures.
Parents should be aware that many of the animatronics created are based on characters from horror games like Five Nights at Freddy's and Poppy Playtime, which are designed to be scary. While the videos are about building, the resulting figures can be unsettling or frightening for younger children, potentially causing nightmares or anxiety.
I would not let young children watch this channel due to the scary nature of the characters. It may be suitable for older children or teenagers who understand and enjoy horror themes and the technical aspects of building.
If your child is interested in this channel, watch a few videos with them first to assess their comfort level with the scary characters and discuss the difference between real life and fictional horror.
We made a real WITHERED BONNIE Animatronic from FNAF!
— Concern
This video features a character from a popular horror game, which can be frightening for young viewers.
We made a real YARNABY Animatronic (that can eat people)
— Concern
The title itself suggests a disturbing concept, and the animatronic is designed to be menacing and capable of 'eating people'.
We made The DOCTOR to Protect our House!
— Neutral
This video showcases the technical process of building a complex animatronic, demonstrating engineering and crafting skills.
We made a real BILL CIPHER Animatronic! (GRAVITY FALLS)
— Neutral
This video features a character from a popular animated show, demonstrating the channel's building skills without the explicit horror themes of other videos.
VidCove's Channel Safety Grader analyzes the 100 most recent videos on Wicked Makers using Google Gemini, scoring four independent dimensions on a 0–25 scale:
Wicked Makers'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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