Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Meta Updates Instagram to Protect Teen Users with Safety Features
Instagram is making it safer for teens!
They can now block and report people right from their chats.
If you are under 13 and have an account run by an adult, your settings are getting stricter so you don't get unwanted messages.
These accounts won't show up in the 'suggested' list to help keep you safe.
Instagram also shared some numbers about how many accounts teens report, showing their efforts to keep everyone safe online.
Meta introduces new safety features for teen accounts on Instagram.
Teen users can now block and report users directly from DMs.
Adult-managed accounts featuring children will have stricter message settings.
These accounts will not appear in recommendations to prevent suspicious adults from finding them.
Over a million Instagram accounts were reported by users under 18 in June.
- Who
- Meta, Instagram, and teen users.
- What
- Instagram is introducing new safety features to protect teen users.
- When
- The features were announced recently, with rollout expected in coming months.
- Where
- Instagram and other Meta-owned platforms, such as Facebook and Messenger.
- Why
- To enhance safety, provide more context about accounts, and protect against potential scams and unwanted contact.
- Platform
- Feature
- Blocking and Reporting in DMs
- Target Users
- Teen Accounts
- Age Restriction
- Minimum 13 years old
- Reported Accounts (June)
- Over 1 million