These are the countries moving to ban social media for children (opens original article in a new tab)

Many countries are implementing or planning to ban social media access for children to address issues like cyberbullying and mental health concerns, with Australia leading the way since 2025.

• Australia became the first country to ban social media for children under 16 in December 2025.
• The UK announced a ban on social media use for children under 16, with enforcement expected by 2027.
• Several countries including Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Malaysia, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and Turkey are considering or implementing similar restrictions.