Meta Agrees to Sweeping Changes: 2-Hour Teen Limit

The social media giant has agreed to implement sweeping changes to restrict app access for users under 18 years old across participating U.S. states and territories, pending judicial approval. The majority of these controls are mandated to remain in place for a 10-year period as part of a legal settlement framework.

One of the most notable adjustments is the introduction of a daily two-hour time limit for teenagers on Meta's platforms. This limit operates cumulatively across both Facebook and Instagram, meaning time spent on either app counts toward the total. The restriction also applies if multiple accounts are detected, locking teens out once the limit is reached unless parental permission is granted.

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Additionally, Meta will roll out a default Night Mode block running from midnight to 6 a.m., preventing underage users from accessing or viewing any platform content during those hours. Teens will also receive prompts after every 15 minutes of continuous usage, alongside silenced push notifications between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on school days, except for direct messages and safety alerts.