Summary

Nearly half of U.S. teens report being online “constantly,” according to a Pew Research Center survey, despite ongoing concerns about social media’s impact on mental health.

YouTube remains the most popular platform, with 90% of teens using it, though TikTok and Snapchat saw slight declines in usage.

TikTok is used “almost constantly” by 16% of teens, with Black and Hispanic teens reporting higher usage than white teens.

Meanwhile, WhatsApp usage among teens rose to 23%.

  • @RagingRobot
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    1115 hours ago

    We live in an online world it would be weird for them not to be online. Children aren’t all Amish lol

    • Flying Squid
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      14 hours ago

      It’s kind of like saying ‘nearly half of US teens are watching TV ‘constantly’’ in the 1980s. I mean yeah, it’s right there and there’s nothing else going on. Plus, now you can talk to your friends while watching.