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Across 37 countries, Facebook is the most widely used of five social media platforms asked about


Across 37 countries, Facebook is the most widely used of five social media platforms asked about
Median % who say they use the following websites and apps
Chart
Note: Percentages are medians based on 37 countries.
Source: Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey and survey of U.S. adults conducted Jan. 30-June 18, 2026.
“Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER


Across 37 countries, Facebook is the most widely used of five social media platforms asked about
Median % who say they use the following websites and apps
%
Facebook69
Instagram51
TikTok40
X, formerly known as Twitter18
Snapchat18

Note: Percentages are medians based on 37 countries.
Source: Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey and survey of U.S. adults conducted Jan. 30-June 18, 2026.
“Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER

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