Adults under 50 stand out for trying to cut back on their smartphone use
% of U.S. adults who say they ever tried to cut back on the time they spend on their smartphone in the past 12 months
Note: Those who did not answer or gave other responses are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Adults under 50 stand out for trying to cut back on their smartphone use
% of U.S. adults who say they ever tried to cut back on the time they spend on their smartphone in the past 12 months
| Demographic | Percentage |
|---|---|
| All U.S. Adults | 45 |
| Ages 18-49 | 58 |
| 50-64 | 39 |
| 65+ | 23 |
Note: Those who did not answer or gave other responses are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
