Global Policy Tracker · 2025–2026

Social Media
Age Restrictions

Countries and regions moving to restrict children's access to social media platforms — tracking legislation status worldwide.

World Overview — hover markers for detail

In Force

Passed / Agreed

Under Consideration

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Full Data Table

CountryStatusAge LimitTypePenalty

Australia

In Force

Under 16

Full ban

Up to $34.9M USD per violation

Malaysia

In Force

Under 16

Full ban

Not specified

Portugal

In Force

Under 13 banned; 13–16 restricted

Ban + parental consent

Not specified

USA — California

In Force

Under 18

Restricted feed + notification ban

TBD

USA — Virginia

In Force

Under 16

1-hour daily limit

TBD

USA — Federal (COPPA)

In Force

Under 13

Parental consent required

Up to $51,744 per violation

France

Passed / Agreed

Under 15

Full ban

TBD

Denmark

Passed / Agreed

Under 15

Full ban

TBD

Brazil

Passed / Agreed

Under 16

Restricted access + parental link

TBD

United Kingdom

Under Consideration

Under 16

Full ban (proposed)

TBD

Spain

Under Consideration

Under 16

Full ban

TBD

Norway

Under Consideration

Under 15

Full ban

TBD

Germany

Under Consideration

Under 14

Full ban (proposed)

TBD

Greece

Under Consideration

Under 15

Full ban

TBD

Slovenia

Under Consideration

Under 15

Full ban

TBD

India

Under Consideration

TBD

TBD

TBD

EU (DSA / Kids Wallet)

Under Consideration

TBD

Platform obligations + age verification

DSA fines (up to 6% global revenue)

Data current as of March 2026. Legislation is evolving rapidly — verify with official sources.

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