Google Finally Gives In: This YouTube Account Blocked in Indonesia

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - YouTube has finally followed the social media restrictions outlined in PP Tunas. The video-sharing platform is limiting Indonesian users under 16 years old.

“Essentially, we want to convey that today the government appreciates YouTube, which is under Google, for submitting a compliance letter. The compliance letter has been officially handed over directly to the Director General of Wasdik. Thus, Google has once again given its commitment to compliance,” said Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, during a press conference on Wednesday (22/4/2026).

She explained that Google wanted to cooperate and comply from the start. However, the company needed time to make changes to the platform.

Starting today, Google’s notifications will include a minimum age limit of 16 for YouTube users in Indonesia. The video-sharing platform also plans to deactivate accounts targeted by the regulation.

“Furthermore, YouTube has provided a plan for deactivating those accounts and simultaneously stated that it will eliminate advertisements targeting children and teenagers in the future,” she explained.

However, the platform has not disclosed the number of child accounts affected after complying with the regulation. The tech giant only assured that it will update the data.

YouTube also said the deactivation process is ongoing. Details of the process will be informed to the Komdigi side.

“This is ongoing as per our implementation plan. So in the near future, there will be new updates,” said Danny Ardianto, Head of Government and Public Policy Hub, YouTube Asia Pacific, on the same occasion.

CNBC Indonesia’s observation on the Google Support page shows that YouTube has stated it will update the minimum age requirements in accordance with PP Tunas provisions. This includes the possibility of disabling access for those in the specified age group.

“We recognise that changing the minimum age to access YouTube has important implications for users, and we will ensure users receive adequate information and updates before any impact on their YouTube access in the coming months,” Google wrote on the website.