Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Instagram Launches Safety Tools to Protect Kids
Instagram is getting new safety features to help protect kids.
These tools allow kids to block and report accounts they don't trust.
When messaging others, kids will see more profile details to help them identify real accounts.
The app will also provide information about when an account was created.
Parents can help guide their children on how to use their accounts safely, as Meta focuses on securing kids on their platforms.
Parents can also choose to keep their children off of these apps.
Meta is introducing new safety tools for kids on Instagram.
New tools give children more control over blocking and reporting suspicious accounts.
Teen users will get more details about profiles they message with.
Instagram will provide information like when an account joined.
Parents can guide their children on account usage.
- Who
- Meta is implementing these changes for teen users.
- What
- Instagram is adding new safety features.
- When
- Features were recently added.
- Where
- On Instagram.
- Why
- To protect children from potential online predators and improve online safety.
Parents
Children
Parental Guidance
Parents
Are able to guide their children on account usage.
Children
Should consider keeping them away from the apps
- Platform
- Company
- Meta
- Focus
- Child safety
- Features
- Blocking and Reporting Tools, Profile Details