Customers mobile vs. desktop device usage when shopping online U.S. 2018

Published by Statista Research Department, Mar 24, 2025
According to a study of 300 secret shoppers, most online buyers (61 percent) in the U.S. used a PC or desktop device when buying goods online. 39 percent of shoppers stated that they mainly used their mobile devices when placing their online orders.

Share of shoppers who use mobile vs. desktop devices when placing orders online in the United States in 2018*

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Statistic: Share of shoppers who use mobile vs. desktop devices when placing orders online in the United States in 2018*

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February 2019

Region

United States

Survey time period

October to December 2018

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*Figures are from a study of 300 secret shoppers.

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