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    News Media Tracker

    Pew Research Center’s News Media Tracker shows data on Americans’ awareness of, use of and trust in 30 major news sources to map out part of the U.S. media ecosystem.

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    Social Media Fact Sheet

    Today YouTube and Facebook are the most-widely used online platforms. Explore the demographic patterns and trends shaping the social media landscape.

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    Social Media and News Fact Sheet

    Many Americans use social media for news: About a fifth or more regularly get news on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

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    2. What makes someone a journalist?

    Americans largely see those who work on news content in “traditional” media as journalists, but less so for those working in “new” media.

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    Teens, Social Media and Mental Health

    Parents are more worried than teens about teen mental health. Both groups – especially parents – partly blame social media. But teens also see benefits.

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    Americans’ Social Media Use 2025

    YouTube remains the most popular, but adults are increasingly using Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and Reddit. Use of some platforms varies by age, gender, and race and ethnicity.

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    Teens and Social Media Fact Sheet

    YouTube is the most popular online platform among teens, with roughly nine-in-ten saying they use the site. And more than half of teens report using TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram.

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    News Media Tracker Frequently Asked Questions

    Read about why and how Pew Research Center created the News Media Tracker, which provides a snapshot of the news sources Americans have heard of, use and trust.

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