Why the 2025 Report from GLAAD Is Making Headlines

Social media is where people connect, express themselves, and share opinions. But is it safe for everyone? In 2025, GLAAD – a well-known group that supports LGBTQ+ rights – released its latest Social Media Safety Index, and the results have started many important conversations.

The report shows how big platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok are doing when it comes to protecting LGBTQ+ users. Spoiler: there’s a lot of room for improvement.

This blog will break it down in simple words. And for more updates like this, don’t forget to check AP News.

Which Platforms Were Reviewed?

GLAAD studied six major social media platforms and gave each of them a score out of 100. These scores show how much these apps care about LGBTQ+ safety.

Platform	2025 Safety Score
TikTok	56
Facebook	45
Instagram	45
YouTube	41
Threads	40
X (Twitter)	30

As you can see, not even one platform scored above 60. This means none of them are doing enough to fully protect LGBTQ+ users online.

What Are the Main Issues?

Here’s what GLAAD found in its report:

Policy Rollbacks

Platforms like Facebook and Instagram have changed or relaxed their rules. This now allows some hate speech that was banned earlier — especially against transgender and non-binary people.

LGBTQ+ Content Hidden

Some LGBTQ+ content is wrongly marked as “sensitive” or “adult,” so fewer people see it. This lowers the visibility of helpful and positive posts.

Less Transparency

Many platforms don’t clearly explain how they remove or block content. This makes it hard to know if the rules are being used fairly.

What Needs to Be Done?

GLAAD has given some clear suggestions to fix these problems:

Bring back strong rules to stop hate speech
Don’t hide or block LGBTQ+ content without reason
Explain how content decisions are made
Work directly with LGBTQ+ groups to understand their needs

If these changes are made, social media can become a safer and more welcoming place for everyone.

Why This Matters to Indian Users

In India, the LGBTQ+ community is becoming more visible and vocal, especially online. Social media is often a safe space where people can share their identity, find support, and build communities.

But if the platforms are not protecting these users, it becomes risky. Indian users deserve the same online safety as anyone else in the world.

As highlighted by social media news worldwide, platforms must act quickly to fix these problems — not just in the West, but in India too.

Final Words from AP News India

The GLAAD Social Media Safety Index 2025 is not just a report. It’s a wake-up call. If social media platforms want to stay fair, inclusive, and safe, they need to do better.

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