FaZe Clan – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

FaZe Clan

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YouTube2010

32%

WISE Score

8.4M

Subscribers

The world's biggest gaming influencer collective—think MTV meets Call of Duty, with all the profanity and hype that implies.

FaZe Clan

YouTube

2010

32%

WISE Score

8.4M

Subscribers

The world's biggest gaming influencer collective—think MTV meets Call of Duty, with all the profanity and hype that implies.

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Screenwise Verdict

FaZe Clan is what happens when gaming meets influencer culture meets MTV—it's loud, profane, hyped-up, and massively popular with teens. If your kid is into competitive gaming, they already know about FaZe.

The content itself isn't evil, but it's also not great. You're getting gameplay highlights, lifestyle vlogs, merch drops, and a heavy dose of brand sponsorships. The language is frequent and casual profanity, the comment sections are unmoderated chaos, and the whole vibe is about clout, hype, and consumption.

The bigger issue is that this is YouTube, which means one video leads to another, and suddenly your kid has watched three hours of content you never signed off on. Enable restricted mode, have conversations about what they're watching, and be realistic that if your teen is into gaming, they're probably going to seek this stuff out. Better to know what it is than pretend it doesn't exist.

Age Fit

Best for teens 14+ who are already deep into gaming culture and can handle profanity and influencer hype. Younger kids will be drawn to it, but the language, unmoderated comments, and gambling references make it inappropriate for pre-teens.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Fast-paced gaming content with frequent profanity, unscripted language, and occasional references to gambling-style loot boxes. The lifestyle branding and influencer culture promote materialism and hype over substance. While not overtly toxic, the chaotic editing and language don't model particularly healthy behaviors for younger viewers.

Imaginative

Primarily consumption-focused content—watching others play games rather than creating or building anything yourself. The competitive gaming highlights showcase skill but don't invite viewers to explore, experiment, or express their own creativity. It's spectator entertainment in the vein of traditional sports, but with less strategic depth in the presentation.

Safe

Open comment sections with public interaction, frequent profanity, gambling references, competitive shooter violence (gunfire, explosions), and unscripted content that can veer into inappropriate territory. The influencer model includes brand promotions and giveaways that can feel manipulative. No kids mode available, comments enabled—this is not a controlled environment for children.

Enriching

Offers a window into esports culture and competitive gaming, but the content is overwhelmingly entertainment-first with minimal educational or skill-building value. The lifestyle vlogging promotes brand consumption and clout-chasing. While kids might learn about gaming strategy incidentally, the primary takeaway is influencer culture and hype.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Offers a legitimate window into modern esports culture and competitive gaming at the highest level
High production value with fast-paced editing that teens find engaging
Can spark interest in teamwork, strategy, and the business side of gaming/content creation
Massive community—if your teen is into gaming, they're probably already aware of FaZe

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What to Watch For

Frequent swearing and unscripted language—not pre-screened or edited for kids
Gambling references, loot box promotions, and brand sponsorships that blur entertainment and advertising
Open comment sections where kids can encounter toxic language and inappropriate interactions
The YouTube rabbit hole effect—one video can lead to hours of autoplay content you haven't vetted
Lifestyle branding that glorifies materialism, clout-chasing, and influencer culture

Conversation Starters

"What do you think makes FaZe Clan so popular? Is it the gaming skills or the personalities?"
"Have you noticed how they promote products in their videos? How do you feel about that?"
"Would you want to be a professional gamer or content creator? What would be the best and worst parts of that job?"
"What's the difference between watching someone play a game and playing it yourself? Which do you prefer?"