Full List of Social Media Sites Banned for Under-16s by Keir Starmer

Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms under-16 social media ban by Spring 2027, following Australian model. Full list of banned sites includes TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, X, Reddit, Facebook, Twitch, Kick, and Threads.

Brit Brief 15/06/2026 12:39

Full List of Social Media Sites Banned for Under-16s by Keir Starmer — Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Full List of Sites

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed he will push forward with an under-16 social media ban, despite MPs voting against it in March. The ban will be implemented by Spring 2027, following the Australian model.

Messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp will not be banned. The government plans to go further than any other country, with additional restrictions for 17- and 18-year-olds, including social media curfews.

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YouTube criticised the ban, stating it pushes children towards less safe services. Digital rights activists warn that age verification will require legal ID, raising data breach concerns.