Frequently Asked Questions
Everything parents ask before joining. Something missing? Contact us.
Who can join World Kids Talent?
Children aged 0 to 14, from any country, registered and managed by a parent or legal guardian. Children never create accounts themselves — parents own the profile, the photos and every decision.
When do registrations close?
Registrations for the current competition remain open until 22 October 2026 at 8 PM (Sydney, Australia time).
You can register your child at any time during the National Stage, but all contestants must reach 50 votes before the National Stage ends to qualify for the International Stage.
Registrations will remain open after this deadline, but new applicants will automatically be entered into the next competition, with dates yet to be announced.
Do I need to pay to participate?
No. Registration and participation in World Kids Talent are completely free. Optional paid voting packages are available in the International and Final stages for supporters who wish to purchase additional votes.
How does the competition work?
Each season has three stages: National, International and the Final. On the National Stage, contestants have 7 days to reach 50 votes and qualify for the International Stage. On the International Stage, contestants have 7 days to compete for a place in the Top 10, and only the Top 10 contestants advance to the Final. In the Final, finalists have 14 days to compete for the title in their age division.
What are the age divisions?
Tiny Stars (0–3), Young Stars (4–7) and Future Talents (8–14). Every ranking is calculated within the division, so children only ever compete with kids their own age.
Is my child's information safe?
Yes. We take children's privacy and safety seriously. Only limited information is displayed publicly, such as the child's first name, age and country. Photos submitted for the competition are not automatically shared on social media, and after the competition ends they are archived and no longer shown publicly — except for winners, who may remain featured in our Hall of Fame and the World Kids Talent digital magazine, as outlined in our Terms & Conditions.
How does World Kids Talent protect my child from scams and inappropriate contact?
At World Kids Talent, children’s safety and digital privacy always come first.
Under NO circumstances will World Kids Talent contact parents or guardians privately to request additional photos, videos, sensitive personal information or personal favours.
We will NEVER contact children directly.
NEVER means NEVER. Not in exchange for votes, prizes, qualification, opportunities or for any other reason.
Parents may voluntarily submit content through our official social media channels to have their children featured, but we will never privately request such content.
At the end of the competition, winners will be contacted securely through their registered parent or guardian using our official communication channels.
If anyone contacts you claiming to represent World Kids Talent and requests photos, private information, payments or anything suspicious, DO NOT respond or share anything. Report it immediately to admin@worldkidstalent.com.
Your child’s safety is non-negotiable.
Is the WhatsApp voting number really World Kids Talent?
Yes. +1 582 241 1227 is our official WhatsApp voting number. It shows our logo and the name World Kids Talent.
It only counts votes and replies to confirm them. It will never message you first, and it will never ask for money, photos, passwords or personal details.
If someone contacts you from a different number claiming to be World Kids Talent, don't reply. Please report it to support@worldkidstalent.com.
What do the winners receive?
The three winners, one from each category, will be featured in the World Kids Talent Hall of Fame and together on the cover of our World Kids Talent digital magazine.
What happens to my child's profile after the competition?
Participants' profiles remain on the platform for the duration of the competition. After the competition ends, their profiles and submitted content are archived and no longer shown publicly. Winners will remain featured in the World Kids Talent Hall of Fame and the World Kids Talent digital magazine, as outlined in our Terms & Conditions.
Will my child's photo be shared on social media?
Not automatically. Photos submitted through the World Kids Talent website for competition purposes will not be posted on our social media. For a child to be featured on our social media, the parent or legal guardian must separately provide the content for that purpose.
What happens if my country has few contestants?
Countries with fewer contestants are combined with others from the same region into a Mixed Countries Group, so every child gets a fair path through the International stage.
Can I get a refund on purchased votes?
Vote purchases directly support the competition and are final. All votes are credited instantly and confirmed by email.
How do I enter World Kids Talent?
A parent or legal guardian registers the child and submits a photo. Our team reviews the profile before it goes public. A video is optional for Young Stars (4–7) and Future Talents (8–14). Registration is free, and children never create an account themselves.
How does voting work?
When a voting stage is open, a verified account can give one free vote per day. Paid vote packages are optional and are only available in the International and Final stages. You do not need them to take part, and buying votes does not guarantee qualification or a placing. Paid votes are added once payment is confirmed.
How do I vote for a contestant?
There are two free ways to vote. Each gives one vote per contestant per day, and votes reset at midnight Sydney (Australia) time.
On the website: open the contestant's page and tap Sign up free to vote. Create a free account with your email (we send you a 6-digit code to confirm it), then tap Vote Here. Next time, just log in and vote.
On WhatsApp: tap Vote on WhatsApp on the contestant's page, or send VOTE followed by the contestant's 6-character code to our official WhatsApp number, +1 582 241 1227, for example, VOTE ABC123. You'll get a reply confirming your vote.
The code is the last part of the contestant's share link: worldkidstalent.com/v/ABC123.
How are winners picked?
Each age division has one winner. Once the National Stage starts, contestants have 7 days to reach 50 votes and qualify for the International Stage. On the International Stage, contestants have 7 days to compete for a place in the Top 10, and only the Top 10 contestants advance to the Final. Finalists have 14 days to compete for the title in their age division. One winner from each age division will be crowned a World Kids Talent Champion, featured on the cover of our Digital Magazine, and celebrated in our Hall of Fame.