Across demographic and partisan groups, support for an under-16 social media ban exceeds opposition
% 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 said they are not sure or did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Across demographic and partisan groups, support for an under-16 social media ban exceeds opposition
% of U.S. adults who say they would __ a ban that prevents anyone under the age of 16 from using social media sites
| Group | Support | Oppose | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. adults | All | 56 | 21 |
| Ages 18-29 | Age | 52 | 26 |
| 30-49 | Age | 63 | 19 |
| 50-64 | Age | 57 | 20 |
| 65+ | Age | 49 | 19 |
| Parent of child <18 | Parental status | 65 | 17 |
| No child <18 | Parental status | 52 | 22 |
| Rep/Lean Rep | Party | 59 | 19 |
| Dem/Lean Dem | Party | 54 | 23 |
Note: Those who said they are not sure or did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
