While TikTok has set the minimum age for an account to 13, circumventing this rule is as easy as entering a false date of birth. TikTok regularly suspends the accounts of users who appear to be under ...

indicates that a majority of 11- and 12-year-olds in the US are actively using TikTok and other social media platforms, despite age restrictions that typically set the minimum age at 13.

Most 11- and 12-year-olds use Tik Tok and other social media despite the platforms’ age restrictions, and many show signs of addiction to social media, a new UC San Francisco study found.