In 2023, TikTok was the most popular social app used by children in the United States, with 41 percent of respondents reporting using popular mobile-first social app. Surprisingly, X (previously known as Twitter) Reddit, and Facebook ranked second, with roughly the same share of U.S. users aged between four and 18 years. Pinterest ranked third, with 34 percent of respondents in the U.S. reporting to use the image-based app.
Most popular social apps used by children in the United States in 2023
According to the source: "This report is based on anonymous information provided by 400,000 families with children aged 4-18 years old from around the world, along with deeper insights from children in the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Australia."
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Qustodio. (January 25, 2024). Most popular social apps used by children in the United States in 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1339193/leading-social-apps-children-us/
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