Social media use by age
% who say they use the following websites and apps, by age
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
Social media use by age
% who say they use the following websites and apps, by age
| TikTok | Snapchat | X | Groupings | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69 | 51 | 40 | 18 | 18 | Total |
| 18-34 | 78 | 77 | 64 | 35 | 29 | age |
| 35-49 | 74 | 57 | 44 | 12 | 16 | age |
| 50+ | 59 | 29 | 26 | 4 | 9 | age |
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
