Content Rating Decoder
What each age rating system actually means, side by side — PEGI, ESRB, BBFC and MPA, which agree at the edges and diverge in the middle.
The four major rating systems line up approximately rather than exactly — PEGI 3, ESRB Everyone, BBFC U and MPA G all mark the same lowest band — and the differences appear in the middle tiers.
Content Rating Decoder
Frequently asked
Is the Content Rating Decoder free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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