# Netflix Playground is a standalone gaming app for kids 8 and under.

*business · news · 2026-04-06 · Digital Trends*

## Key points

- Netflix launched a standalone gaming app for kids 8 and under called Netflix Playground.
- Netflix Playground is ad-free, has no in-app purchases, and is included with a Netflix membership.
- The app is live in six countries and will roll out globally on April 28.
- Games feature popular characters like Peppa Pig, Elmo, and Horton, and work offline.
- Netflix announced a new preschool series, Young MacDonald, and renewals for Trash Truck and The Creature Cases.

**Companies:** Netflix
**Countries:** United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Philippines, New Zealand

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