Finding trustworthy kids' entertainment can feel like navigating a minefield. Bentkey is a family-friendly streaming service offering original shows and carefully curated content from around the world — all ad-free and designed for children ages 2–12.^1
Launched in October 2023 by The Daily Wire with an initial investment of around $100 million, Bentkey produces original series including Chip Chilla (an animated show about a homeschooling chinchilla family), A Wonderful Day with Mabel Maclay (a craft-and-exploration show in the spirit of Mister Rogers), Gus Plus Us, Kid Explorer, Kid Fit Go!, and Storytime with Zoodles. The platform also licenses gentle international programming like Ernest and Celestine alongside classic series such as Clangers and G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Every show is hand-reviewed by the Bentkey team before being added to the catalog.^2
Bentkey offers a free tier with limited access, and a full subscription unlocks the entire library across mobile, tablet, and TV apps. DailyWire+ subscribers get Bentkey access included.^3
Why Families Love It"My family and I are beyond grateful to have a company we can trust with what we cherish the most, our children. Your content is great, my kids love it! Both my little one and preteen are able to find content that they love and enjoy for hours."^4
"It's taken a lot of stress off of me as the mother often trying to research so much before just choosing something to watch. My five year old boy loves Mabel Maclay — he picks Mabel every time."^4
"Bentkey is an excellent service, teaching good values to our children and leaving political issues for later in life, all at an amazing price."^4
Notable- Founded by Daily Wire co-founder Jeremy Boreing; headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee^1
- Backed by approximately $100 million in original content investment^1
- Available on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Vizio, LG, Samsung, Android TV, and Chromecast^5
- Highly rated on the App Store^4
- Content reviewed by PluggedIn (Focus on the Family) and CatholicMom^6
- Jeremy Boreing departed The Daily Wire in March 2025; he has since directed The Pendragon Cycle for DailyWire+^7
- The service is currently operating in maintenance mode: the original content team was laid off in 2025, no new original programming is in production, and some licensed shows have been removed from the catalog. The existing library remains available for streaming.^8
