Age limits

What age should I be to go onto Social Media?

Social media are websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking. They all have rules which tell people who want to use them what to do. In these rules, they also set an age limit. This says how old you must be to use the website or app. Most Social Media websites/apps, don't let you use them if you are younger than 13. Some have higher age limits. The list below will help you know what these limits are.

These websites/apps are for people aged 13 and over.

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

Pinterest

Google+

Tumblr

Snapchat

TikTok

These websites/apps are for people aged 16 and over.

WhatsApp

These websites/apps are for people aged 13 (with parent's permission) or 18 (without parent's permission).

YouTube

Snapchat

Please read the rules on each website and follow them. Ask an adult at home if you are unsure and make sure they are aware if you are using any of these websites/apps.

Always tell an adult if there is something you have seen that is worrying you and you can report anything nasty to the Social Media company.