Yes, in Australia, TikTok is effectively banned for those under 16 as of December 2025, requiring platforms to stop under-16s from holding accounts to avoid massive fines, though it's a platform responsibility, not a legal punishment for kids, with existing under-16 accounts facing deactivation. TikTok has its own age restrictions, offering limited "view-only" accounts for under-13s, but the new law targets platforms to actively prevent underage use.
About underage bans on TikTok
TikTok may ban your account if we believe you're under 13 years old (or other ages as indicated in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service). If you believe we made a mistake, you may submit an appeal.
You must be 13 years old or above to have a TikTok account.
In December, Australia became the first country to ban people under the age of 16 from using designated social media platforms.
Facebook requires everyone to be at least 13 years old before they can create an account (some regions like South Korea, Spain or Quebec have different age requirements). Creating an account with false info is a violation of our terms. This includes accounts registered on the behalf of someone under 13.
Age restrictions
TikTok requires its users to be at least 13 years old.
Age Verification
We require people to be at least 13 years old to sign up for Instagram. People can confirm their age by providing their birthday, photo identification, and/or submitting a video selfie. Confirming your age is a requirement for everyone on Instagram.
Snapchat is suspending accounts for under-16 users for three years or until they turn 16. YouTube is automatically signing under-16 users out of their accounts on Wednesday and hiding their channels, but it will store their data so that they can reactivate their accounts when they are 16.
Parent guidance:
If your child is younger than 13, strongly consider not allowing them a public-facing TikTok account, or only allow under very strict supervision. Even at 13-15, monitor their usage, feed, connections and posted content.
What is the 3 Second Rule? The 3 second rule refers to the critical timeframe in which viewers are initially exposed to your TikTok content. This brief window is vital for enticing viewers to watch the entire video. If you fail to grab their interest quickly, they are likely to scroll past your content.
Social media use among early adolescents stratified by age
Reddit: Under 13, 9%; over 13, 13.5%. Snapchat: Under 13, 55.2%; over 13, 64.8%. TikTok: Under 13, 68.2%; over 13, 66.1%.
In most parts of the world, the minimum age to use TikTok is 13. We use a multi-layered approach to confirm someone's age or detect when they may not actually be the age they say they are. When people create an account, they must add their birthdate.
Teens can choose to make their account public, and if you've linked your accounts, you can change this choice by using Family Pairing. Direct messaging, including group chat (in select regions), isn't available to teens under 16 years old. Learn more about direct messages in our Help Center.
Snapchat Age Minimum
If we become aware that an account belongs to a person under 13, we terminate their account from the platform and delete their data. It's critical that teens sign up with an accurate birthday so they can benefit from our safety protections.
All social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and YouTube have a minimum age limit of 13+. While we recommend that young people are not on social media before they are ready, we also know that there is often pressure for them to become active in these spaces earlier.
When you interact with a supervised account, their parent or guardian can see some of your activity and information. This can include information like your username, profile picture and if the supervised user blocked you.
Anyone on TikTok can opt into general audience content through Restricted Mode. Age-restricted content on TikTok may include content with mature or complex themes that may not be suitable for a wide audience. Only adults 18 years and older can view content that we classify as age-restricted content.
On the iOS store, TikTok is listed as 12+. On the Google Play Store it is rated as 'Parental guidance recommended. When signing up to the app, it's possible to lie about your age without any form of verification.
However, for people under 13 years old in the U.S., we have a separate TikTok experience specifically designed for younger people. Important things to know about this experience: All accounts are private. Videos can be created but not posted.
The 70 30 rule in parenting young children is a gentle reminder that you don't need to be perfect all the time. The idea is this: if you're able to respond to your child's needs with love and consistency 70% of the time, that's enough. The other 30%? It's okay to be imperfect.
Children under 13 are not permitted to have accounts on Facebook. For those children 13 and over, they must be protected from harassment, cyberbullying, scammers and predators.
In general, you'll want to aim for 50% of your posts to engage, 30% to inform, and 20% to promote. Keep reading to learn about the different types of posts and why the 50-30-20 rule is a good guide to follow.