Study Finds Most Teens Use YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok Daily

Pew's survey of 1,458 teens aged 13-17 found that, after a dip in social media use in 2022, usage of TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram is spiking, with YouTube in particular popular across all demographics, including gender, race, ethnicity, and income levels. TikTok is also a constant presence for a fifth of teens: 21% of them said they visit TikTok almost constantly 

The debate over the effects of social media use on teens has been heavily debated and has led the country of Australia to ban the platforms for teens under 16. Some US states have also moved to limit or ban social media for minors or to introduce age-verification rules.  

Pew has been tracking social media use among teens since around 2009, publishing regular reports since 2014. This year ...