**Platforms Overview (Sweden, 2026)**

This section summarises major platforms used by Swedish minors (under 18) and adults, with emphasis on surfaces where adult–minor contact can occur. Data draws primarily from Statens medieråd (Swedish Media Council) reports 2024–2025, PTS (Swedish Post and Telecom Authority) digital habits surveys, and platform transparency reports submitted under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). All figures are estimates; real prevalence of any behaviour requires human-reviewed data.

**Key principles applied**  
- Contact surfaces are described factually.  
- Reporting routes listed are official, lawful channels only (NCMEC CyberTipline, Swedish Police, IWF, DSA trusted flagger mechanisms).  
- No platform is presented as inherently safe or unsafe. Scores or signals derived from any future detection system remain triage tools for trained human reviewers.

### Summary Table – Contact Surfaces and Reporting Channels

| Platform       | Primary Contact Surfaces for Adults–Minors | Encryption (messaging) | Swedish Reporting Channels                          | Recent DSA/Transparency Notes (2025) |
|----------------|--------------------------------------------|------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| Instagram     | DMs, comment threads, Reels/collaborations | E2E on secret chats (limited) | Meta DSA trusted flagger (Sweden), Police cyber unit | Increased removal of child safety violations reported in EU transparency filing |
| TikTok        | DMs, duet/stitch, comment sections        | Server-side only      | TikTok EU safety team + Swedish Police              | 2025 DSA report: higher volume of minor safety reports from Nordic region |
| Snapchat      | Direct snaps, group chats, Spotlight      | E2E on snaps/chats    | Snapchat Safety Centre + Swedish NCMEC route        | Quarterly safety reports show continued focus on under-18 accounts |
| Discord       | DMs, servers (public/private), voice      | Server-side + optional E2E | Discord Trust & Safety + Swedish Police             | 2025 transparency data: server moderation tools expanded |
| Roblox        | In-game chat, DMs, groups, experiences    | Server-side           | Roblox moderation portal + NCMEC CyberTipline       | EU DSA report notes age-verification pilots |
| Facebook      | Messenger, groups, comments               | E2E on secret conversations | Meta channels + Swedish authorities                 | Declining active minor usage in Sweden per Statens medieråd |
| X (Twitter)   | Replies, DMs (verified accounts), Spaces  | Server-side           | X safety reports + Swedish Police                   | Limited Nordic-specific data in 2025 DSA filing |

### Platform Details

**Instagram**  
- Age demographics (Sweden): ~72 % of 13–17-year-olds report monthly use (Statens medieråd 2025). Adult users dominate 18+ segment.  
- Contact surfaces: Private DMs and comment threads are the most common vectors for unsolicited adult–minor interaction. Public Reels and collaborative posts allow initial discovery.  
- Encryption: End-to-end encryption available only for secret conversations (opt-in). Standard DMs remain server-accessible.  
- Reporting: Use in-app “Report” → “Something else” → child safety option, which routes to Meta’s DSA trusted flagger process for Sweden. Direct referral possible via Swedish Police cybercrime unit or NCMEC.

**TikTok**  
- Age demographics: Highest penetration among 13–17-year-olds (~81 %). Significant 18–24 adult cohort.  
- Contact surfaces: DMs and comment/duet interactions. Algorithmic recommendation can surface minor-created content to adult accounts.  
- Encryption: No end-to-end encryption on messaging.  
- Reporting: In-app report flows to TikTok EU safety team; Swedish users may additionally contact Polisen’s internet tip line.

**Snapchat**  
- Age demographics: Very high among Swedish minors (≈78 % of 13–17). Rapid drop-off after 18.  
- Contact surfaces: Ephemeral snaps and group chats. Spotlight (public) content can initiate contact.  
- Encryption: End-to-end encryption on snaps and chats by default.  
- Reporting: Dedicated Safety Centre form; Swedish reports can be escalated via IWF or national authorities.

**Discord**  
- Age demographics: Popular with 13–17 gamers; adult usage concentrated in specific communities.  
- Contact surfaces: Private DMs and servers (both public and invite-only). Voice channels increase real-time interaction risk.  
- Encryption: Server-side by default; optional E2E in certain features.  
- Reporting: Trust & Safety ticket system. Swedish users directed to Police when criminal content suspected.

**Roblox**  
- Age demographics: Strong among 9–15-year-olds; adult creators and players also present.  
- Contact surfaces: In-experience chat, DMs, and group features.  
- Encryption: Server-side only.  
- Reporting: Built-in moderation tools plus direct NCMEC CyberTipline integration for Sweden.

**Facebook & X**  
Both show lower engagement among Swedish minors compared with the platforms above (Statens medieråd 2025). Contact surfaces remain Messenger groups (Facebook) and replies/DMs (X). Encryption and reporting follow the same EU DSA pathways listed in the table.

### Lawful Escalation Reminder
All suspected child sexual exploitation material or grooming should be reported through official channels:  
- NCMEC CyberTipline (international)  
- Swedish Police (Polisen)  
- IWF (Internet Watch Foundation)  
- Platform-specific DSA trusted flagger routes  

No automated system replaces human review or lawful process.