Summary
A report from Pew Research Center shows that American social media habits are changing, with platforms like TikTok and Reddit growing in use while others like X (formerly Twitter) are seeing a drop. YouTube remains the most used platform, especially among younger users, alongside TikTok's increasing popularity.
Key Facts
- Pew Research surveyed 5,022 U.S. adults between February and June 2025.
- YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram are the most used social platforms in the U.S.
- The number of U.S. users on X (Twitter) has decreased since 2021.
- Reddit users increased from 18% to 26% over four years, especially popular with ages 18-29.
- TikTok is used regularly by 63% of people under 30.
- Snapchat is also used by 58% of those under 30.
- WhatsApp usage rose from 23% to 32%, mainly among Asian and Hispanic users.
- Content from social media like Reddit and YouTube is being used to inform AI models like ChatGPT.
