Meta is stepping up its game to protect teens online. After first launching Teen Accounts in English-speaking countries, the company is now rolling them out worldwide on Facebook and Messenger.
So, what’s the deal? Teen Accounts are basically Meta’s way of adding extra layers of protection for users aged 13–17. Think of it as a safer mode that automatically filters what teens see, limits who can message them, and gives parents more say in screen time and content controls.
“Hundreds of millions of teens are already on Teen Accounts across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. Now, we’re extending them globally,” Meta shared in a blog post.
Parents have been worried about who their kids talk to online, what kind of content shows up on their feeds, and how much time they spend scrolling. Meta says this move is aimed at tackling exactly those issues.
FYI: Instagram was the first to get Teen Accounts last year. On Facebook and Messenger, the setup is pretty similar—tightened privacy, stricter content filters, and built-in parental controls. And here’s the kicker: if you’re under 16, you can’t just turn off these settings unless your parents say so.
With online risks growing, this update feels like a major move to give young users more protection without totally killing the social media vibe.
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