Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Instagram Enhances Teen Safety with DM Warnings and Features
Instagram is adding new safety features to protect teens.
If a teen starts a chat, they'll get a heads-up about safety.
They'll see advice about what information to keep private.
Teens can now see when an account joined Instagram.
When a teen blocks someone, they can easily report them too.
For accounts run by adults that feature children, there are new stricter settings.
These settings help filter offensive comments and keep children safe online.
Instagram is rolling out new safety features to protect teen users.
Teens initiating conversations will see safety prompts and advice.
Users can now view the month and year an account joined Instagram.
Blocking someone now includes the option to report them.
Adult-managed accounts for children under 13 get new safety features.
- Who
- Instagram and its users, particularly teenagers and adults managing child accounts.
- What
- Instagram is launching new safety features for teen users and accounts managed by adults that represent children.
- When
- The features are being rolled out now.
- Where
- On the Instagram platform.
- Why
- To enhance safety and provide a more secure experience on the platform.
- New Feature
- Safety prompts for teens initiating chats
- Transparency
- Showing account join date (month/year)
- Blocking
- Option to block and report simultaneously
- Target Audience
- Teenagers and adult-managed child accounts
- Protective Measures
- Filtering offensive comments by default