Instagram and Facebook will likely require a redesign after EU rules they’re ‘addictive’

On 10 July 2026, the European Union told Meta to change Facebook and Instagram or risk large fines. The EU said the design of both platforms is ‘addictive’ and named infinite scroll and autoplay as features that must be disabled. The EU Commission demanded an end to endless scrolling on Instagram.

The Verge wrote that both apps will likely need a redesign. Handelsblatt headlined that Meta faces high penalties over a breach of the law and addiction risks.