Despite Snapchat’s dominance, Facebook continues to be the more widely used social networking site used by teenagers and young adults7. A total of 50 percent of respondents currently use Facebook, compared to 48 percent of respondents who stated that they used Snapchat.
During the third quarter of 2020, it was found that Facebook was accessed by 78 percent of U.S. internet users aged 26 to 35 years. Overall, YouTube was the most popular social platform across all age groups.
With nearly 2.5 billion monthly users, Facebook is hands down the largest social media site in the world.
Here is the list of the best social media apps for your children to keep them safe online.
- Edmodo. (Android, iPhone, iPad)
- Club Penguin Island. (iPhone, iPad)
- Instagram. (Android, iPhone, iPad)
- PopJam. (Android, iPhone, iPad)
- ChatFOSS. (iPhone, iPad)
- GeckoLife. (Android, iPhone, iPad)
- Messenger Kids. (Android, iPhone, iPad)
When asked about which social media platform they use most, Instagram topped the list, with 25 percent saying this is the one they use most often. A similar number (24%) say Facebook is their most-used platform, followed by Snapchat (22%) and YouTube (16%).
SOCIAL NETWORK STATS OF 2021
- Facebook boasts 179.5 million users.
- 118.9 million people are on Instagram.
- 91.1 million Americans are on Pinterest.
- TikTok users have grown to 78.7 million.
- 87.3 million people communicate via Snapchat regularly.
- 64.7 million users are on LinkedIn.
- Twitter boasts 55.6 million users.
Who is Instagram’s target audience?
Instagram: distribution of global audiences 2021, by age group. As of October 2021, roughly 32 percent of global Instagram audiences were aged between 25 and 34 years. Over two thirds of total Instagram audiences were aged 34 years and younger and this makes the platform particularly attractive for marketers.
1. Facebook – 2.23 billion MAUs
Facebook is the biggest social media site around, with more than two billion people using it every month. That’s almost a third of the world’s population!
The most popular social media platforms in the U.S. in 2022
- YouTube.
- Facebook.
- Instagram.
- Pinterest.
- LinkedIn.
- Snapchat.
- Twitter.
- WhatsApp.
Is TikTok still popular?
TikTok has dethroned Google as the most popular domain in 2021, according to Cloudflare’s 2021 Year in Review for internet traffic. In 2020, the video-sharing platform was ranked No. 7 while Google came in at No. 1.
Is there a kid version of TikTok?
The short-form video app has a curated version for users under the age of 13 (new users must pass through an age gate to use the app). For those aged 13-15, TikTok defaults accounts to private and users must approve followers and allow comments.
Can a 12 year old have Instagram?
Instagram requires everyone to be at least 13 years old before they can create an account (in some jurisdictions, this age limit may be higher). Accounts that represent someone under the age of 13 must clearly state in the account’s bio that the account is managed by a parent or manager.
What apps should a 12 year old have?
Best Apps for 10- and 12-Year Olds
- Leo AR Education.
- ARC Maths.
- FunEasyLearn – Learn Languages.
- MentalUP Educational Games.
- CodeSpark Academy.
- Marble Math.
- Words Master.
- Infinite Arcade.
Despite Snapchat’s dominance, Facebook continues to be the more widely used social networking site used by teenagers and young adults7. A total of 50 percent of respondents currently use Facebook, compared to 48 percent of respondents who stated that they used Snapchat.
Twelve to fifteens who use social media or messaging sites/ apps are aware of some of the social pressures and negative associations with this use, with 78% feeling there is pressure to look popular and 90% saying that people are mean to each other on social media, at least ‘sometimes’.
Ofcom’s Children and Parents Media Use and Attitudes report found that 46% of 11-year-olds, 51% of 12-year-olds and 28% of 10-year-olds now have a social media profile.
TikTok. You’ve probably come across TikTok by now, a short-form video sharing platform which is the fastest growing social platform with more than 1 billion users per month.
Due to its characteristics, and that is primarily the focus on visual content, and not on written content which main Internet users find boring and time-consuming, Instagram has been the fastest growing and most popular social media platform for several years.
In the United States, YouTube has become the most popular social media platform with 85 percent of 13 to 17 year olds using it, 72% use Instagram, 69% use Snapchat, 51% use Facebook, and it’s estimated that 69% of US teens are monthly TikTok users.
Where is Instagram most popular?
The United States is ranked as the top country with a total of 110 million Instagram active users and 34% penetration rate. Brazil comes in second place with 57 million active Instagram users and 27% penetration rate. Indonesia comes next with 53 million and 20% penetration rate.
How many Tiktoks are there?
1 billion
Where Does TikTok Rank in Social Media Popularity?
| Social Network | Active Users |
|---|---|
| 1.386 billion | |
| Facebook Messenger | 1.3 billion |
| Weixin / WeChat | 1.242 billion |
| TikTok | 1 billion |
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