This would not be an appropriate app for a child to have on their device, given its nature as a dating app and the fact that users are primarily on the site to flirt and hold potentially inappropriate conversation. The app is rated as PEGI 18 or 17+, and users are unable to join if they enter a birthdate which indicates that they are under 18 years old - however, it is very easy to sign up with false details. It is noted that Hot or Not frequently contains mature and suggestive themes (alongside "mild" or infrequent instances of sexual content and nudity). Further, the premise of the app is to rate or categorise members according to physical appearence. This can be extremely damaging for users, and especially for those who are vulnerable to low self esteem or confidence issues.