Teens Return to TikTok After World's First Usage Ban, Data Show

Eight months after Australia introduced a ban preventing under-16s from accessing social media services such as TikTok, new data from Qustodio suggests many younger users are still finding a way back. As of last month, 26% of children aged 13 to 15 were on TikTok, indicating continued use despite the restrictions. The report points to a broader pattern of return behavior among teens and highlights the challenge regulators face when enforcement targets age access rather than specific app usage. Qustodio’s figures track the platform’s usage level after the policy began.