Americans’ Social Media Use
YouTube and Facebook are by far the most used online platforms among U.S. adults. But TikTok’s user base has grown significantly in recent years: 33% of U.S. adults now say they use it, up from 21% in 2021.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Note: State of the News Media was a report that measured key audience and economic indicators for various sectors within the U.S. news industry from 2004-23. Read archived reports from State of the News Media here. The State of the News Media fact sheets use a range of different methodologies to study the health of […]
When asked whether social media is a good or bad thing for democracy in their country, a median of 57% across 19 countries say that it is a good thing. In almost every country, close to half or more say this, with the sentiment most common in Singapore, where roughly three-quarters believe social media is […]