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Tynker
Chicago, Illinois, United States
What it is
Tynker is a creative coding learning platform for children, with courses, apps, and lessons for K–12 students and learners ages 5 to 18. Lessons begin with block-based coding and progress to text-based languages, including JavaScript and Python. Its home plans page lists more than 70 courses and 5,000 activities covering coding, game design, Minecraft modding, robotics, hardware, and web development. Creative tools include a physics engine, media gallery, art studio, coding and debugging puzzles, character builder, and level editor.
The school offering includes lesson plans, automatic grading, student management, and progress dashboards. Listed rostering and learning-management integrations include Clever, Google Classroom, ClassLink, Canvas, Microsoft Azure, and Apple Classwork. Tynker says its curriculum aligns with CSTA standards and is endorsed by College Board for AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A. Its school offering is described as COPPA, FERPA, and SOPIPA compliant; the student privacy policy says users under 18 may use the services and disclose information only with parent or guardian consent. Tynker offers free access for home and school users. Home paid plans include self-guided courses for up to three children, starting at $25/mo (annual).
For and against
For
- Lessons progress from blocks to text-based coding.
- Lists more than 70 courses and 5,000 activities.
- Includes project-oriented creative coding tools.
- School offering includes grading and progress dashboards.
- Free access is offered for home and school users.
Against
- Paid home plans are listed for up to three children.
- Projects shared by link are viewable to people with the link.
- Student disclosures under 18 require parent or guardian consent.
The verdict
Tynker combines coding instruction with creative tools and, for schools, classroom management features. Families and educators can weigh the free access, age range, privacy conditions, and paid-plan limits when deciding if it fits.
Who it suits
Tynker is for children learning coding through lessons and projects, as well as schools seeking classroom tools. Its stated audience spans K–12 students and ages 5 to 18.
Plans and prices
Yearly
1-year access to all self-guided courses · up to 3 children
Read 4 Oct 2026 · tynker.com
Quarterly
3-month access to all self-guided courses · up to 3 children
Read 4 Oct 2026 · tynker.com
Lifetime
Lifetime access to all self-guided courses · up to 3 children
Read 4 Oct 2026 · tynker.com
On the record
- Audience
- Tynker describes its platform as serving K–12 students and says its courses support children ages 5 to 18.tynker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Classroom tools
- The school offering includes lesson plans, automatic grading, student management and progress dashboards.tynker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Company history and location
- Tynker says it celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2022 and that its headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois.tynker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Courses
- The home plans page lists 70+ courses, 5,000+ activities, block and text coding, Minecraft modding, game design, robotics, hardware and web development.tynker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Creative tools
- The pricing page describes a physics engine, rich media gallery, art studio, coding and debugging puzzles, character builder and level editor.tynker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Free access
- Tynker promotes free starts for home and school users, and the school page lists free courses.tynker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The school page lists rostering and LMS integration with Clever, Google Classroom, ClassLink, Canvas, Microsoft Azure and Apple Classwork.tynker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Learning path
- Lessons start with block-based coding and progress to text-based languages including JavaScript and Python.tynker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- Tynker lists Tynker Junior, Tynker and Mod Creator as its mobile coding apps.tynker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- Tynker is a creative coding learning platform for children, with courses, apps and lessons.tynker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- Tynker says student data is secure and owned by the district, and that it is COPPA, FERPA and SOPIPA compliant.tynker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Sharing
- Tynker says student progress and projects are private by default; shared projects become public to people with the project link.tynker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Standards
- Tynker says its school curriculum aligns with CSTA standards and is endorsed by College Board for AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A.tynker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Student privacy
- The student privacy policy says users under 18 may use Tynker Services and disclose information only with parent or guardian consent.tynker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The contact page lists [email protected] for home users and [email protected] for school support.tynker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
