Turkey Social Media Age 15 Limit Calculator
Turkey is introducing a social media age limit of 15 under a regulation published in the Official Gazette on 10 October 2026. Enter a date of birth to see which age group applies, whether an account can be opened and how many days remain until the 15th birthday.
What does the result mean?
| Age group (on 1 Nov 2026) | What happens |
|---|---|
| Under 15 | Cannot open a new social media account. If an account exists and age verification by 31 March 2027 finds the user under 15, it is closed. |
| 15-17 | Can open an account. A separated service for children applies: private by default, live streaming and personalised ads off, parental controls available. |
| 18 and over | The age-limit rules do not restrict this person. |
What does the new rule say?
The social media rules come from a law passed by the Turkish Grand National Assembly in April 2026 (the Social Services Law and Amendments to Certain Laws). Under it, a social network provider may not serve children who have not turned 15 and must take measures, including age verification, to ensure this. Children who have turned 15 get a separated service.
The details were set by the “Regulation on Separated Services for Children and Age Verification by Social Network Providers”, published in Official Gazette no. 33396 on 10 October 2026. It was prepared by the Presidency’s Cybersecurity Directorate and takes effect on 1 November 2026.
Key dates
- 10 October 2026: Regulation published in the Official Gazette.
- 1 November 2026: Takes effect. Under-15s cannot open new accounts.
- 31 March 2027: Deadline for age verification of existing accounts.
Parental control tools
Under the law, social network providers must offer clear, easy-to-use parental controls. These cover account settings, putting purchases and paid memberships under parental approval, and monitoring and limiting usage time. Providers must also take measures against deceptive advertising.
The same law also sets rating and parental control obligations for gaming platforms.
Worked examples
| Date of birth | On 1 Nov 2026 | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 June 2012 | Age 14 | Cannot open a new account. Turns 15 on 1 June 2027. Still 14 on 31 March 2027, so an existing account may be closed at verification. |
| 15 December 2011 | Age 14 | Cannot open an account on 1 November, turns 15 on 15 December 2026. Will be 15 on 31 March 2027, so meets the requirement. |
| 20 August 2009 | Age 17 | In the 15-17 group and gets the separated service. Turns 18 on 20 August 2027. |
Frequently asked questions
When does the social media age limit of 15 start in Turkey?
The regulation was published in Official Gazette no. 33396 on 10 October 2026 and takes effect on 1 November 2026.
Can children under 15 open an account?
No. Under the regulation, social network providers may not serve children who have not turned 15. Age verification will be applied to new sign-ups and requests from those who do not meet the requirement will be rejected.
Will my existing account be closed?
Age verification for accounts opened before 1 November 2026 must be completed by 31 March 2027. Accounts of users found to be under 15 will be closed after notice.
How will age verification work?
Through e-Devlet. The user creates an age verification token in e-Devlet and uploads it to the platform. The token carries no identity details and only shows whether the 15 and 18 age thresholds have been passed. See the e-Devlet age verification guide.
What changes for users aged 15-17?
This group will get a separated service for children: accounts private by default, live streaming and personalised ads turned off, and parental control tools available.
What if verification gets my age wrong?
The regulation provides a free and accessible objection mechanism for age verification, account suspension and closure decisions.
Is this tool an official result?
No. It calculates age against the dates in the regulation and is for information only. Platform practice and the e-Devlet process may differ.
This tool is for information only and is not legal advice. Sources: Official Gazette no. 33396 of 10 October 2026 and the law text adopted by the Turkish parliament. Application details may vary by platform and e-Devlet announcements.