Nearly 6 in 10 Americans support a social media ban for those under 16
% of U.S. adults who say they would __ a ban that prevents anyone under the age of 16 from using social media sites
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans support a social media ban for those under 16
% of U.S. adults who say they would __ a ban that prevents anyone under the age of 16 from using social media sites
| % of U.S. adults | |
|---|---|
| Support | 56 |
| Oppose | 21 |
| Not sure | 23 |
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
