As of August 2023, the most used online privacy feature for internet users worldwide was private accounts, with 56 percent of global respondents stating to have used them. Additionally, 54 percent of respondents said they reviewed friend or follow requests. Roughly 51 percent used parental control tools.
Most common online safety features worldwide as of August 2023
The original question was phrased by the source as follows: "Here are some different safety features you can use online to keep yourself safe or deal with people or content that you feel is inappropriate or makes you uncomfortable.
Let us know if you are aware of any of these features and have used any of them."
The survey was conducted among teens 13-17, parents of 6–17, adults 18-64 years old.
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