Survey Shows Nearly One in Five Teens Saw Unwanted Nude Images on Instagram

A 2021 Meta survey revealed nearly 20% of Instagram users aged 13 to 15 reported seeing unwanted nudity or sexual images, primarily through private messages, according to a 2025 court filing and deposition of Instagram head Adam Mosseri. About 8% also reported witnessing self-harm or threats on the platform. Meta faces multiple lawsuits alleging its products harm minors by fostering addiction and mental health issues. The company has pledged to remove explicit content for teens, with exceptions for educational use.