Turkey bans social media for under-15s, restricts infinite scrolling, ads and algorithms for teenagers

Turkey has introduced a ban on social media use by children under 15, alongside restrictions on advertising, algorithms and platform features for users aged 15 to 17. The rules, published in the country’s Official Gazette on October 10, will take effect on November 1, 2026, and apply to social media platforms operating in or accessible from Turkey. Under the regulation, platforms must verify users’ ages and prevent children under 15 from creating accounts.