Youth and Social Media

How US Kids and Teens Use Platforms From TikTok to Snapchat to YouTube

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Social media is an integral part of the digital lives of US consumers under age 18. What they see and how they behave on social also has real-world impact, which has resulted in increasing scrutiny from consumers and lawmakers.
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Popularity among young people is now both a strength and a liability for the social platforms. This year, marketers will have to navigate a complex web of negative consumer perceptions, changing platform restrictions, and budding legislation that could impact how kids and teens use social media.

Key Question: How are young people using social media, and what does the growing scrutiny from consumers and lawmakers mean for marketers?

Key Stat: Roughly half of US teens ages 13 to 17 use TikTok (49%) and YouTube (54%) at least several times daily, per an October 2023 survey from Pew Research Center.

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Jasmine Enberg

Contributors

Minda Smiley
Senior Analyst, Social Media
Tracy Tang
Senior Researcher
Paul Verna
Principal Analyst
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