Norway set to become the next country to ban under-16s from social media

Norway plans to introduce a bill by the end of 2026 that would bar children under 16 from using social media.

The proposed law would put responsibility on platforms to enforce stronger age-verification systems.

The government says the measure is meant to better protect children’s digital lives and online safety.

Norway would join a growing number of countries considering tighter social media access for minors, including Australia and the UK.