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Meta introduces restricted Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger
April 8, 2025
Meta is set to enhance the social media experience for younger users by introducing Teen Accounts on Facebook and Messenger. This initiative, which will first launch in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada, aims to create a safer online environment for teens by automatically enrolling them in a tailored app experience that includes built-in protections. Following its initial rollout on Instagram last September, this expansion comes in response to increasing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers regarding the safety of teenagers on social platforms.
Enhanced Protections for Young Users
The Teen Accounts feature is designed to limit exposure to inappropriate content and unwanted interactions. For users under the age of 16, parental consent is required to modify any account settings. While specific restrictions have not been detailed in Meta’s announcement, the company has indicated to TechCrunch that teens will only be able to receive messages from individuals they follow or have previously interacted with.
Only friends can view and respond to stories.
Tags, mentions, and comments will be restricted to friends or those they follow.
In addition to these measures, teens will receive notifications encouraging them to take breaks after one hour of daily usage. They will also be placed in “Quiet mode” during nighttime hours, promoting healthier social media habits.
On Instagram, further restrictions are being implemented for users under 16. These include a prohibition on going live without parental permission and a requirement for consent to disable the app’s feature that blurs potentially explicit images in direct messages.
Addressing Mental Health Concerns
These changes reflect Meta’s commitment to addressing mental health concerns associated with social media usage among teens, a topic that has garnered attention from the U.S. Surgeon General and various state officials. Some regions have even begun to impose restrictions on teen access to social media platforms without parental consent.
Meta has reported that the Teen Accounts initiative has successfully transitioned 54 million teens on Instagram to this safer experience, with plans for further global rollout. The company notes that a significant majority, 97%, of teens aged 13-15 have opted to maintain these built-in protections.
In a recent study conducted by Ipsos, findings revealed that an overwhelming 94% of parents believe Teen Accounts are beneficial for their oversight, while 85% feel these accounts facilitate positive experiences for their teens on Instagram. This feedback underscores the importance of creating a supportive online atmosphere for the younger generation.
Meta introduces restricted Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger
Meta is set to enhance the social media experience for younger users by introducing Teen Accounts on Facebook and Messenger. This initiative, which will first launch in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada, aims to create a safer online environment for teens by automatically enrolling them in a tailored app experience that includes built-in protections. Following its initial rollout on Instagram last September, this expansion comes in response to increasing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers regarding the safety of teenagers on social platforms.
Enhanced Protections for Young Users
The Teen Accounts feature is designed to limit exposure to inappropriate content and unwanted interactions. For users under the age of 16, parental consent is required to modify any account settings. While specific restrictions have not been detailed in Meta’s announcement, the company has indicated to TechCrunch that teens will only be able to receive messages from individuals they follow or have previously interacted with.
In addition to these measures, teens will receive notifications encouraging them to take breaks after one hour of daily usage. They will also be placed in “Quiet mode” during nighttime hours, promoting healthier social media habits.
On Instagram, further restrictions are being implemented for users under 16. These include a prohibition on going live without parental permission and a requirement for consent to disable the app’s feature that blurs potentially explicit images in direct messages.
Addressing Mental Health Concerns
These changes reflect Meta’s commitment to addressing mental health concerns associated with social media usage among teens, a topic that has garnered attention from the U.S. Surgeon General and various state officials. Some regions have even begun to impose restrictions on teen access to social media platforms without parental consent.
Meta has reported that the Teen Accounts initiative has successfully transitioned 54 million teens on Instagram to this safer experience, with plans for further global rollout. The company notes that a significant majority, 97%, of teens aged 13-15 have opted to maintain these built-in protections.
In a recent study conducted by Ipsos, findings revealed that an overwhelming 94% of parents believe Teen Accounts are beneficial for their oversight, while 85% feel these accounts facilitate positive experiences for their teens on Instagram. This feedback underscores the importance of creating a supportive online atmosphere for the younger generation.