The UK government has not published a single definitive full list yet, but the platforms explicitly named so far are Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X, YouTube, and Threads; some reporting also mentions Reddit, while messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal are not intended to be included.

What’s confirmed

The government says the ban will cover “social media” platforms used by under-16s, with Australia’s model cited as the template, and it has specifically named Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, and X.

It also says WhatsApp and Signal are excluded from the ban, and that YouTube Kids remains exempt.

Sites named so far

  • Facebook.
  • Instagram.
  • Snapchat.
  • TikTok.
  • X (formerly Twitter).
  • YouTube.
  • Threads.
  • Reddit.

Important caveat

The government has said the full list is still to be set out in regulations , so the final scope could still change before implementation in spring 2027.

Practical read

So, the safest current answer is: the ban is aimed at major social platforms, with the clearest confirmed names being Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, and X, plus Threads in some early reporting.

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