Meta-owned Instagram has expanded its “Teen Accounts” feature to India with stricter content controls and safety measures for users under the age of 18, as the platform steps up efforts to protect younger audiences. The rollout introduces enhanced safeguards for teenagers, especially those below 16, by automatically placing them into restricted accounts with tighter privacy and content filters

Meta-owned Instagram has expanded its “Teen Accounts” feature to India with stricter content controls and safety measures for users under the age of 18, as the platform steps up efforts to protect younger audiences.

The rollout introduces enhanced safeguards for teenagers, especially those below 16, by automatically placing them into restricted accounts with tighter privacy and content filters.

These accounts limit exposure to sensitive or inappropriate content and restrict interactions from unknown users.

Under the new system, users aged 13 to 15 will be required to obtain parental permission to change certain safety settings, including making their accounts public or loosening content controls.