Snapchat Banned in Russia, Exacerbating Flat Growth and Loss of Users
ByAinvest
Thursday, Dec 4, 2025 3:00 pm ET1min read
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Snapchat banned in Russia due to alleged use by terror groups, adding to the platform's struggles. The ban, along with Australia's under-16 social media ban, is expected to lose Snapchat half a million users. Snapchat's growth has already flatlined in key markets, and the company is focusing on its AR advances, including the upcoming launch of AR-enabled Spectacles. However, this may not be successful, as Meta's Orion AR device is expected to be released next year and could supersede Snapchat's AR glasses.
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