Social Media Usage in Turkey Peaks and a New Era Begins for Children
Ranking first in daily usage time and platform penetration rates, Turkey is implementing a new regulation restricting access to social networks for children under 15.
While Turkey ranks first internationally in terms of daily social media usage time and the proportion of popular platforms relative to the population, a new regulation has been prepared and published in the Official Gazette to protect children from digital risks.
Peak in Daily Usage Times
The extent of daily time spent and user rates on social media platforms in Turkey has been clearly demonstrated through international comparative data.
International Comparison Results
According to DataReportal data, daily social media usage time in Turkey reaches 2 hours and 44 minutes, while the average for the US and 10 European countries remains at the level of 1 hour and 49 minutes.
Instagram and TikTok Data
The number of Instagram users in Turkey was announced as 58.4 million, and TikTok users as 40.2 million, propelling the country to the top.
Publication Process of the Regulation
Prepared through the efforts of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, the regulation was published in the Official Gazette on October 10, 2026.
New Age Limits and Rules
With the new regulation, age verification is made mandatory for social network providers, aiming to prevent social network services from being offered to those under 15.