Social media platforms used in regards to gaming in the U.S. 2022

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Jessica Clement,
Dec 9, 2022
A survey conducted in August 2022 among gamers in the United States found that approximately six in 10 respondents used YouTube in relation to gaming or gaming content. Facebook was the second most popular social media platform to use in regard to gaming content or activities. VoIP and communication channel Discord was reportedly used by around 40 percent of respondents, while Reddit was used by 23 percent of respondents.

Most popular social media platforms for gamers in the United States in regards to gaming as of August 2022

CharacteristicShare of respondents
YouTube 60%
Facebook 58%
Instagram 42%
Discord 37%
TikTok 37%
Twitch 29%
Snapchat 26%
Twitter 25%
Reddit 23%
Pinterest 20%
LinkedIn 11%
Tumblr 7%
Clubhouse 6%
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of respondentsYouTubeFacebookInstagramDiscordTikTokTwitchSnapchatTwitterRedditPinterestLinkedInTumblrClubhouseFlickrFoursquareYelpTeamspeakWeChatOther
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Release date

August 2022

Region

United States

Survey time period

August 3 to 8, 2022

Number of respondents

1,035 respondents

Age group

18-64 years

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respondents who use social media with regards to gaming

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: Which social media platforms have you used with regards to gaming, in the past 12 months? (multi-pick) Base: respondents who use social media with regards to gaming

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