Majority of Americans now say social media is an important way they get news
% of U.S. adults who say social media is __ for them to keep up with the news
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026. Refer to the topline for dates of other surveys.
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Majority of Americans now say social media is an important way they get news
% of U.S. adults who say social media is __ for them to keep up with the news
| The most important way | An important way, but not the most important way | Not an important way | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 45 | 42 |
| 2022 | 5 | 39 | 56 |
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026. Refer to the topline for dates of other surveys.
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