Meta Rolls Out 'Teen Accounts' On Facebook And Messenger Globally

Meta has now launched its “Teen accounts” feature for Facebook and Messenger users worldwide. This comes months after the feature was first introduced in major English-speaking countries, including the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK.

According to a company blog post, hundreds of millions of teens across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger have already been placed into these accounts. Now, the feature is available globally, giving teenagers aged 13 to 17 enhanced safety and parental control features.

What Are Teen Accounts?

The "Teen accounts" feature is designed specifically for users aged 13 to 17. It includes:

• Enhanced security settings
• Content restrictions
• Parental controls

The initiative was first launched on Instagram last year before being expanded to Facebook and Messenger in select countries. Its global rollout aims to provide teenagers with a safer online experience across Meta platforms.

Restrictions Designed to Ease Parental Concerns

Meta has built in automatic protections to address parents’ top concerns. These restrictions limit:

• Who teens can communicate with online
• What content they can access

For users under 16, these limits cannot be removed without parental consent, ensuring a secure environment and promoting responsible social media usage.

Meta emphasises that the goal of these Teen accounts is to ensure that the time spent by young users on these platforms is safe, positive, and meaningful.