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Instagram Aligns Teen Accounts with PG-13 Movie Ratings
14 Oct
Summary
- Instagram revamps Teen Accounts to restrict adult content
- Teen accounts will follow PG-13 movie rating guidelines
- 97% of teens 13-15 keep default restrictions, 94% of parents find it helpful
In a move to address concerns over inappropriate content, Meta's Instagram is revamping its Teen Accounts to be "guided" by the Motion Picture Association's PG-13 rating. This means that users of teen accounts will only be able to see content that aligns with the level of adult-oriented themes typically found in PG-13 movies, such as nudity, sexual expression, profanity, drug use, and violence.
The update, announced on October 12, 2025, is part of Instagram's efforts to provide a safer and more controlled experience for its younger users. Teen Accounts, launched in September 2024, are available to users aged 13-17 and can be supervised by a parent or guardian over 18 years old.
According to Instagram, since the introduction of Teen Accounts, 97% of teens 13-15 have kept their default restrictions on, and 94% of parents surveyed say the feature has been helpful. The company hopes that aligning the content guidelines with the well-known PG-13 rating will offer more clarity and reassurance for parents.
