Finding trustworthy kids' entertainment can feel like navigating a minefield. Bentkey is a family-friendly streaming service created by The Daily Wire, 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 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, which premiered in July 2025. The platform also licenses international programming — gentle European animations like Ernest and Celestine alongside classic series like Clangers and G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. The catalog has grown to over 1,000 episodes, with new episodes historically arriving every Saturday morning. 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. It's a cheerful show, fun, and has a great pace. I think he finds comfort in it."^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
- Well-reviewed on the App Store (4.7 stars)^4
- Over 100,000 downloads on Google Play^6
- Content reviewed by PluggedIn, CatholicMom, and Christian Post^7
- Jeremy Boreing departed The Daily Wire in March 2025 and described the exit as "the biggest blow I've ever gone through in my life"^8
- The entire Bentkey team was laid off in April 2025 as part of broader Daily Wire restructuring; the service remains operational in maintenance mode but no new original content appears to be in production^9
- The Daily Wire confirmed an additional 13% workforce reduction in early 2026 amid reported revenue decline^10
