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
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”
“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
| % | |
|---|---|
| 69 | |
| 51 | |
| TikTok | 40 |
| X, formerly known as Twitter | 18 |
| Snapchat | 18 |
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”
“Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
