Do you support a proposal to ban social media for under-16s in the UK?

Written By Agniete Dada

An overwhelming majority of respondents (90%) support a proposal to ban social media for under-16s in the UK, while just 10% oppose it. Support outweighs opposition by nine to one, indicating strong public backing for tighter controls on young people’s access to social platforms.

💡 Insight:

The results suggest significant concern about the impact of social media on children’s safety, mental health, and development. High-profile debates around online harm, cyberbullying, and exposure to inappropriate content may be shaping opinion.

While a small minority oppose a ban, likely citing issues of freedom, practicality, or enforcement, the overall message points to growing demand for stronger digital safeguards for young people.

Pie chart showing responses to imabi's question question “Do you support a proposal to ban social media for under-16s in the UK?” with 90% labelled “Yes” and 10% labelled “No,” indicating overwhelming support for the proposal

Please view the visual and enhanced results here.
These results are subject to change as more responses are collected.

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