"A new survey from Pew Research found Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram are the most popular social media platforms, with X, formerly known as Twitter lagging behind. The survey found 84% of people use YouTube, 71% use Facebook, and 50% use Instagram, while only 20% use X. YouTube remains the most widely used platform among teens and those between the ages of 18 and 29, at 95%; and 30 and 49, at 92%."
"The survey found 63% of those under 30 use TikTok regularly, with half saying they go on TikTok at least once a day. The survey found 37% of U.S. adults report using the platform, which is slightly up from last year and up from 21% in 2021. A majority of those under 30, 58%, also say they are active on Snapchat."
"The number of X users has declined since 2021, though Reddit has seen an increase in users, with 26% using it today, compared to 18% four years ago. Reddit is most popular among the 18-29 demographic, with half of those surveyed saying they use it regularly. About a third surveyed say they use WhatsApp, up from 23% in 2021. And 26% today report using Reddit, compared with 18% four years ago, Pew reported."
YouTube is used by 84% of U.S. adults and remains the most widely used platform across teens and adults 18–29 (95%) and 30–49 (92%). Facebook reaches 71% of adults and Instagram 50%; X is used by 20% and has declined since 2021. TikTok is used regularly by 63% of those under 30, with half visiting daily, and reaches 37% of U.S. adults, up from 21% in 2021. Snapchat engages 58% of under-30s. Reddit usage rose to 26% overall and to about 50% among 18–29-year-olds. WhatsApp usage is about one-third, up from 23% in 2021. Newer platforms remain small.
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