Recent legislative shifts are moving toward higher age thresholds to protect youth mental health and privacy.
Most major platforms like Facebook , Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat historically set their minimum age at 13 to comply with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) . age limit
In a global-first, Australia passed legislation in late 2024 banning children under 16 from social media, with enforcement systems like facial age estimation rolling out through 2025. European Variations: France: Requires parental consent for users under 15. Recent legislative shifts are moving toward higher age