Younger adults are more likely to leave online communities due to life changes and declining quality | Pew Research Center

October 6, 2026

About a Third of Americans Have Left an Online Community

Younger adults are more likely to leave online communities due to life changes and declining quality

Younger adults are more likely to leave online communities due to life changes and declining quality

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About a Third of Americans Have Left an Online Community
About a third of Americans have left an online community
Loss of interest and declining quality are common reasons why people leave online communities. Roughly 4 in 10 point to harassment
Younger adults are more likely to leave online communities due to life changes and declining quality