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Snapchat users aged 13-15 will no longer be able to share Spotlight posts with the general public, instead limited to sharing with people they mutually follow.

Australia

Who
Snapchat, Evan Spiegel, Instagram
What
Snapchat users aged 13-15 will no longer be able to share Spotlight posts with the general public, instead limited to sharing with people they mutually follow.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:22:27 GMT · 1h 45m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
The announcement follows increased legal scrutiny of Snap’s impact on young users and ongoing litigation.
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How this affects you

This update mandates that users under 16 can no longer post content publicly, providing a separate profile where their content is only visible to mutual friends. This change reflects growing industry-wide restrictions on social media platforms concerning youth safety and legal pressures.

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