?UK to ban social media for under-16s: 5 countries that are already restricting children’s access online

The UK government has revealed it would ban social media for anyone under 16. The ban would take effect in early 2027. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has described the move as “the right step for Britain.” It would apply to major platforms including Instagram, Facebook, X, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube.” The UK would also not be alone, joining a growing number of countries hardening their own limits or imposing age restrictions on the growing social media problem. These five countries have already introduced these kinds of restrictions: In November 2025, became the first country to 100% ban under-16s from holding…