Internet safety for kids, taught by cartoons they actually love
Children are online earlier than ever: games, videos, school tablets and chats. Digital Defender is an animated internet safety series for kids ages 4 to 12. Rhema Sophia and her robot friend Byte outsmart Glitch in short episodes, and each one teaches an online safety lesson your child can remember.
What your child learns about online safety
Every episode is one cyber safety lesson for kids, told as an adventure. Watch them in order or pick the topic your family needs today.
- Scam links and pop-ups
Think Before You Click
Kids learn not to click on strange links, pop-ups, prizes, or messages without stopping to think and asking a trusted adult.
- Password safety
Password Power
Kids learn that passwords are private and should not be shared with friends, strangers, or characters in games.
- Personal information and privacy
Private Means Private
Rhema Sophia learns an important online safety lesson: not everything should be shared online. When Glitch tries to trick her into revealing personal information like her address, school, phone number, and password, Byte steps in with a powerful privacy shield. Kids learn why personal information should stay private, what is safe to share, what to never share with strangers, and how to stop, think, and ask a trusted adult for help.
- Online strangers
The Stranger Behind the Screen
Rhema Sophia learns an important online safety lesson: not everyone online is who they say they are. When a mysterious Unknown Player starts asking personal questions like where she lives, what school she attends, and whether she can send a photo, Byte steps in to help her spot the red flags. With help from Byte and The Narrator, Rhema Sophia learns that online strangers are still strangers, even if they seem friendly.
- Cyberbullying and kindness
Kindness Counts Online
Rhema Sophia learns that words on a screen can still hurt real feelings. When a mean comment appears and Glitch pushes her to reply with something mean, Byte reminds her that Digital Defenders do not spread hurt. Kids learn to pause, avoid sending mean messages back, save hurtful messages, and tell a trusted adult.
- Unsafe downloads
The Download Disaster
A shiny pop-up offers a "Super Mega Fun Pack" with free coins and secret levels. Glitch makes the download look exciting and safe, but Byte spots the warning signs and helps Rhema Sophia stop before tapping. Kids learn to never download apps, games, files or updates without asking a trusted adult first.
- Fake friend requests
The Fake Friend Request
Rhema-Sophia begins Season 2 with her older brother, Markanthony. When a friendly-looking profile named SunnyStar99 sends her a friend request, Byte reminds her that not everyone online is who they say they are. Kids learn the rule: Stop. Check. Ask before you add.
- Posting photos safely
Think Before You Post
When their friend Gloria makes a distress call about a photo spreading online, Rhema-Sophia, Markanthony, and Byte race through the photo stream to help. Kids learn that photos can reveal school details, locations, and private information, and to ask a trusted adult before posting.
How to teach kids internet safety in three steps
Each episode is under six minutes. Sit with younger children for the first few and pause when Glitch tries a trick.
Five interactive safety zones let kids spot fake links, guard passwords and choose kindness, earning badges as they go.
Ask what your child would do if a stranger asked for their address, or a pop-up offered free coins. Then repeat the rule from the show: stop, check, and ask a trusted adult.
Why cartoons work for cyber safety
Lectures about online dangers are easy to forget. Stories are not. When children watch a character they like make a choice, they remember the choice. Digital Defender turns digital citizenship for kids into something they ask to watch again: spotting phishing and scam messages, keeping passwords private, recognising online strangers, standing up to cyberbullying, and thinking before they download, add a friend or post a photo.
Start free, then unlock everything
Episode 1 is free. Membership unlocks both seasons, every new episode and the VR World.
- $9.99 a month
- $119.88 a year
- $2.99 for a single episode
Parents ask
What age is Digital Defender for?
Digital Defender is made for children ages 4 to 12. Younger children watch the cartoons with a parent; older children can watch on their own and then practise in the VR World.
How do I teach my child about internet safety?
Start early, keep it short and make it a story. Watch one Digital Defender episode together, then ask your child what Rhema Sophia should have done and why. The episodes give children short rules they can remember and repeat, such as Stop. Check. Ask before you add.
What internet safety topics does Digital Defender cover?
Scam links and pop-ups, password safety, keeping personal information private, online strangers, cyberbullying and kindness, unsafe downloads and fake apps, fake friend requests, and thinking before posting photos. New episodes are added to the same membership.
How much does Digital Defender cost?
Episode 1 is free. A membership is $9.99 a month or $119.88 a year and unlocks every episode and the VR World. You can also buy a single episode for $2.99.
Can we watch on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Digital Defender works in any browser and can be installed on iPhone, iPad and Android as an app straight from digitaldef.com/install, with no app store needed.
Can I cancel at any time?
Yes. You can cancel your membership any time from Account and billing. You keep access until the end of the period you paid for.
Can schools or organisations use Digital Defender?
Yes. Schools, libraries, churches and youth organisations can contact us through the partnership page to bring Digital Defender to their children.