Legally, you are supposed to be at least 13 years old to use Snapchat (although like Instagram, many kids under 13 are already using it). If you are under 18, you are supposed to get parental permission. There is a version for kids under 13 called Snapkidz. For now, I wont let my 11 year old get Snapchat.

What is a good age to get Snapchat?

You have to enter your birth date to set up an account, but theres no age verification, so its easy for kids under 13 to sign up. Common Sense Media rates Snapchat OK for teens 16 and up, mainly because of the exposure to age-inappropriate content and the marketing ploys, such as quizzes, that collect data.