Snapchat is limiting users under 16 to sharing Spotlights only with friends they follow back. The platform is introducing a separate profile for younger users to control content visibility.
Snapchat has implemented new restrictions on Spotlight sharing for users under 16 years old. The messaging app will give younger users a distinct profile that allows them to post Stories and Spotlight content exclusively to friends they follow back, rather than broadcasting to a wider audience.
The change aims to give minors more control over their content distribution and reduce exposure to unknown accounts. Previously, Spotlight posts from younger users could reach broader audiences on the platform.
Spotlights is Snapchat's short-form video feed similar to TikTok's For You Page. The feature allows creators to share content with the platform's wider user base.
This move aligns with broader industry efforts to enhance privacy and safety measures for underage users. Other platforms have implemented similar restrictions on content visibility and direct messaging capabilities for minors in recent years.
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