News consumption across digital platforms
% of U.S. adults who say they get news from each
digital platform …
digital platform …
Note: Respondents who do not use the internet did not receive the item about digital devices; they are included with those who said “Never.”
Source: Survey of U.S adults conducted Aug. 24-30, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
News consumption across digital platforms
% of U.S. adults who say they get news from each
digital platform …
digital platform …
| Often | Sometimes | Rarely | Never | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| News websites or apps | 27 | 39 | 18 | 16 |
| Social media | 26 | 33 | 17 | 23 |
| Search | 25 | 45 | 19 | 11 |
| Podcasts | 10 | 22 | 25 | 43 |
| Email newsletters | 8 | 26 | 29 | 37 |
| AI chatbots | 3 | 12 | 20 | 65 |
Note: Respondents who do not use the internet did not receive the item about digital devices; they are included with those who said “Never.”
Source: Survey of U.S adults conducted Aug. 24-30, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
