2025-10-14
Instagram makes 'teen accounts' more restrictive
Instagram is tightening the settings on its "teen accounts" to add new limits on what kids on the platform are able to see. Older teens will also no longer be able to opt out of the default stricter settings without parental approval.
Meta first introduced teen accounts for Instagram
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