Kick

Kick is one of several social media platforms affected by Australia's recent ban on users under the age of 16. The ban, enacted in December 2025, requires platforms to identify and deactivate accounts belonging to children under 16. Kick, along with platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, X, and Facebook, has deactivated, removed, or restricted access to accounts as a result of the ban. The news is focused on the large scale of the ban's impact, with over 4.7 million accounts being blocked across various platforms in the initial month. This highlights the Australian government's commitment to protecting children online and the social media companies' response to the new regulations. The ban is considered world-leading and demonstrates a significant effort to regulate children's access to social media.