These are the countries moving to ban social media for children
Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.
Several countries are moving toward restrictions on social media use by children, with Australia among the first to act. According to a report from TechCrunch, Australia introduced a ban in late 2025 as part of an effort to curb the pressures and risks young users can face online.
The policy is aimed at issues commonly associated with social platforms, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and contact with predators. The feed summary does not specify which other countries have adopted similar measures or what age thresholds or enforcement rules they may be considering.
The broader push reflects growing concern among policymakers about the impact of social media on children and teenagers. Officials in countries weighing bans are responding to worries that young users may be especially vulnerable to harmful content, constant engagement pressure, and unsafe interactions on digital platforms.
The report, based on a monitored public feed, highlights Australia as the first country noted in the move to restrict children’s access. It does not provide additional details on implementation timelines, exceptions, or platform-specific obligations.
As governments continue to debate how best to regulate social media for minors, Australia’s decision is emerging as an early reference point in the discussion over child safety, online well-being, and the role of digital platforms in young people’s lives.
Source attribution: TechCrunch’s report was monitored through a public feed and summarized for this article. Source: TechCrunch - https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/social-media-ban-children-countries-list/
