Is Scratch safe?

Our pick

Yes. Scratch is a legitimate tool and IsLegit's pick for: Teach kids to code. Kids code games by snapping blocks.

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Site checked 16 Oct 2026

Free
Secure connection (HTTPS)
Homepage contacts no ad networks
2 trackers: Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager
Made by MIT
Moderated community

Works on: Web · Free

Where it shows up

Teach kids to code Our pick

Alternatives

Code.org

Good

Free coding courses used in schools.

Free Web 1 ad network · 2 trackers

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Questions

Does Scratch show ads or track you?: Its homepage loaded no ad networks and Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager trackers in our automated check on 16 Oct 2026.
Is Scratch free?: Yes, Scratch is free.