Snapchat will block teens from sharing stories and spotlight posts with strangers – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
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Snapchat is blocking teens from sharing Spotlight posts with strangers.

Kids aged 13 to 15 will only be able to create, save, and post Spotlight videos and Stories “on a dedicated profile that is visible only to their mutually accepted friends,” Snap announced on Wednesday. These more private profiles also won’t show metrics like favorite counts.

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