Turkey implements a ban on social media for children under 15, effective November 1

Updated 2026-10-13 · told from many outlets at once

Turkey will ban social media for children under 15 starting November 1, 2026. The country will require platforms to verify user ages and offer parental controls for minors over 15. Services that cause addiction in children will be prohibited. X complied with at least 90% of access-blocking orders in Turkey.

Turkey will ban social media for children under 15, starting November 1, 2026.
Platforms must implement age verification and offer parental controls for minors over 15.
Regulations prohibit services that cause addiction in children.

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