Growing number of people spending less time on social media

Around 50% of all teens and young adults surveyed said they have taken a break from social media in the past year.
Pew Research Center

Platforms Americans use to get news, including social media and podcasts

Smaller shares of Americans regularly get news on Instagram (20%), TikTok (20%) or X, formerly Twitter (12%). Fewer say they get news on Reddit (9%), Nextdoor (6%), WhatsApp (5%), Threads (3%), Rumble ...

How to block social media apps from yourself to stop distractions and be more productive

If you want to block social media apps from yourself, there are dozens of apps and tools you can use, including Freedom, ...
Pew Research Center

42% of social media users say the sites are important for them getting involved with political, social issues

Younger adults on social media are much more likely than older users to say social media is important for finding like-minded people and getting involved.

How to take a break from social media and why it's so important, according to mental health experts

Taking a break from social media can be a refreshing way to unplug and improve your mental health. Here's how to do it ...
Poynter

Americans turn to social media and video for news more than any other source

54% of Americans said they had accessed news via social and video networks within the past week. TV and online news sites were the next most common sources, with roughly half of respondents saying ...
Boston Herald

Social media has us in its grip and won’t let go. The Charlie Kirk killing is a case study

Charlie Kirk’s mastery of social media was key to his rise as an influence in conservative politics. So the extent to which his death and its aftermath have played out on those forums shouldn’t come ...