https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/teens-return-to-tiktok-after-world-s-first-usage-ban-data-showContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/teens-return-to-tiktok-after-world-s-first-usage-ban-data-showhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/teens-return-to-tiktok-after-world-s-first-usage-ban-data-show#u49552Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:53 +0000Australian teenagers are returning to TikTok eight months after the implementation of a world-first social media ban for those under 16. Data from Qustodio indicates that 26% of 13 to 15 year-olds continue to use the platform, a figure only one percentage point lower than levels recorded before the ban. While some reports suggest usage is rising among under-16s, the official data shows the restriction has failed to significantly reduce platform engagement. In response, the Australian Senate and ACCC are pushing for bolstered enforcement powers and higher fines for social media companies.Why it