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Snapchat is implementing stricter content controls for users under 16, separating their profiles to hide engagement metrics and limit Spotlight sharing to mutual friends. These measures aim to mitigate doxxing risks and reduce engagement pressure on minors, aligning with broader industry trends toward specialized teen accounts. The move also addresses ongoing legal scrutiny regarding social media addiction while maintaining existing protections against stranger contact.

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Snapchat limits users under 16 to sharing Spotlights with friends

TechCrunchJune 10, 20262 min read

Users under 16 years old will get a separate profile to show Stories and Spotlight posts to friends that they follow back.

In an attempt to guard underage users from being doxxed, Snapchat is adding new content control restrictions on its platform: Users between 13 and 15 years old will only be able to share Spotlight posts with…

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