10 facts about teens and social media
Nine-in-ten U.S. teens say they use YouTube. Majorities also use TikTok (63%), Instagram (61%) and Snapchat (55%).
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Nine-in-ten U.S. teens say they use YouTube. Majorities also use TikTok (63%), Instagram (61%) and Snapchat (55%).
Nearly half of U.S. teens (46%) say they’re on the internet almost constantly. YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat remain widely used by teens.
A growing share of Republicans say that those who call out others on social media for posts that might be considered offensive are mainly holding people accountable.
The network holds a unique place in the U.S. media landscape, particularly for those on the ideological right.
Overall, 56% of U.S. adults now say they have a lot of or some trust in the information they get from national news organizations – down 11 percentage points since March 2025.
Republicans are much more likely than Democrats to support ending federal funding for public media.
We looked at the experiences and attitudes of the 21% of U.S. adults who regularly get news from news influencers on social media.
A median of 31% across 35 countries say they’re completely free to speak without censorship, and 28% say their media are completely free to report the news.
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