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How do children spend their time online? What are the most popular platforms? What are their levels of access? What do their experiences tell us? The Year Little Changed contains the answers to all of these questions, and much, much more. Our findings draw on responses from over 7,000 pupils aged 8–15 across Ireland, surveyed in the 2025–26 academic year. This report offers a detailed and unflinching account of their experiences in the digital world, exposing widespread vulnerabilities.

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“A guy friended me on Snapchat and I friended him back so he was like wanna be my gf I was gonna say no but I asked him how old he was he said he was 18 so I said I was 13 and he was like oh that’s fine what’s ur chest size.” (11)

"I have often seen nudity on Roblox such as inappropriate avatars and moaning in games with voice chat." (11)

“Someone once slipped into my DM’s and texted me saying that they would find me and touch me.” (10)

“Someone called me a bad word and I blocked but my friend had him added and he said he would smash my face in a door and said he would break all of my fingers.” (10)

"Someone was being really nice to me and giving me compliments then asked me to send inappropriate pictures." (12)

"Sexual content is heavily advertised like the website OnlyFans, this is mainly advertised on TikTok and YouTube Shorts which is mainly used by people under 18." (14)

"They need to make Roblox a safer place for children. There is a lot of weird adults on this game." (12)

About us

Empowering Children for a Safer, Smarter Digital Future

Ireland's online safety charity, CyberSafeKids, equips children with the skills and knowledge to navigate the online world with confidence, resilience, and safety. We empower children and young people to thrive in the digital age through innovative educational programmes, impactful research, and proactive advocacy.

Our Expertise

Our team brings extensive experience from diverse fields, including cybercrime investigation, law enforcement, psychology, education, online child protection, academia, and the nonprofit sector. This unique blend of expertise allows us to address the complex challenges of the digital world with a comprehensive, child-centred approach.

Why We Do What We Do

Technology is a cornerstone of modern life, shaping how children learn, connect, and grow. We see every day how it plays an increasingly pivotal role in their present and future lives. At CyberSafeKids, we want to ensure that every child in Ireland has a positive, rewarding, and safe online experience.

From teaching essential digital skills to advocating for better online protections, we support children, parents, and educators as they navigate this ever-evolving landscape. We’re passionate about creating a safer digital future for every child in Ireland.

CyberSafeKids – Helping Ireland’s Children Thrive in the Digital World.

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Who do we work with?

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We work with Schools

Through our interactive talks in primary schools we teach 3rd-6th class pupils how to navigate the online world in a stronger, smarter and safer way.

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We work with Guardians

Our information sessions for guardians are designed to demystify the online world and raise awareness of what kids are doing online.

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We work with Business

We offer a number of workplace talks to support parents on how to protect their children online and empower them to use technology safely.

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