1+ Billion
Helping kids everywhere create what they imagine
Impact
Scratch has not only taught me how to code but also how to approach problems creatively and persistently. It has laid the foundation for my passion for programming and my aspiration to pursue a career in this field. Looking back at the little girl making cats fly, I can see how much I've grown, and I owe a lot of that to the early experiences I've had with Scratch.— Scratcher -TheFlatCat-
In a digital world built for scrolling, Scratch is built for creating.
Scratch is the world’s largest creative coding platform for kids, used by over 150 million young people in every country. More than just a tool for learning to code, Scratch helps kids develop the skills they need to thrive: creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and confidence.
Rooted in decades of research at the MIT Media Lab
Scratch empowers kids to bring their ideas to life and connect with a global community in ways that are safe, playful, and meaningful.
Every Scratch project is a chance to imagine, invent, and inspire. And it’s completely free—for every child, everywhere.
Every Scratch project is a chance to imagine, invent, and inspire. And it’s completely free—for every child, everywhere.
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Testimonials
Charlotte | US
Scratcher & Youth Leadership Lab Member
Charlotte first discovered Scratch in school. She felt isolated from her classmates, with whom she had little in common. As she explored the Scratch community, she found friends worldwide who loved the same things she did, inspiring her to create art and animations about her passions.
Scratch has been one of the biggest influences to me out of everything in my life. To me, Scratch means self-discovery within and beyond the community and all the Scratchers who are a part of it. I value what Scratch has given me in my life. As well as feeling accepted and happy while on Scratch, I also appreciate how it has taught me how to be a kind online presence [and] a better digital citizen for the future.– Charlotte
Benefits of Scratch
On Scratch, imagination connects kids around the world. As young people increasingly play and learn online, Scratch stands out as a joyful, creative platform where kids don’t just scroll or consume, they invent and inspire.
Research shows that when kids connect with peers in positive digital spaces, their sense of well-being soars. With tens of millions of users each year, Scratch is that positive space: a thriving global playground for creativity, collaboration, and growth.
Research shows that when kids connect with peers in positive digital spaces, their sense of well-being soars. With tens of millions of users each year, Scratch is that positive space: a thriving global playground for creativity, collaboration, and growth.
In a recent study...
We found that creating and sharing in Scratch has material benefits for young people’s digital wellness:
of Scratchers enjoy connecting with others on the platform
feel empowered to share their ideas freely
experience joy while using Scratch
Annual Report
2024 Annual Report
Take a journey through the Scratch community in our 2024 Annual Report, exploring the stories and themes that made last year so memorable.
Scratch Blog
Discover moving stories from our global community along with tips, tricks, and ideas for using Scratch
at home and in classrooms!