Meta Expands Teen Safety Features to Facebook and Messenger

The rollout brings Instagram's protective Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger, with new restrictions requiring parental approval for certain actions.

Meta has introduced Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger, extending the safety features first launched on Instagram in 2024.
Teens under 16 now require parental approval to livestream or disable nudity-blurring features in direct messages across all platforms.
The accounts default to private settings, restrict interactions with strangers, and include content filters to limit exposure to inappropriate material.
Additional features like screen time reminders and overnight notification muting aim to promote healthier social media habits for teens.
The expansion is live in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, with plans for a global rollout in the coming months.