Snapchat now restricts users aged 13 to 15 from sharing Spotlight posts publicly, allowing them to share only with mutual friends to enhance privacy and prevent doxxing risks.
Snapchat aims to protect its younger audience
Jun 11, 2026
02:53 pm
What's the storySnapchat is tightening its content control measures to protect underage users from potential doxxing.
The social media platform has announced that users aged between 13 and 15 will only be able to share their Spotlight posts with people they follow back.
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