Official statistics announcement

"Children's online 'user ages' Wave 5"

This survey estimates the proportion of children who have a false 'user age' on their online profile, making them appear older than they actually are.

From:
Ofcom
Published
17 June 2025
Last updated
22 August 2025
Proposed release:
October 2025
Cancellation date:
22 August 2025 5:57pm

Statistics release cancelled

Research will continue on annual basis, wave 5 to take place in Q1 2026. Full details of the notification of change are available at https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/our-research/statistical-release-calendar-2025