A survey conducted in August 2022 among gamers in the United States found that approximately 56 percent of respondents aged between 16 and 29 years used YouTube to consume content related to gaming or engage in video gaming activities. Discord was the second most popular social media platform among users in this demographic, followed by the social video platform TikTok. In comparison, Facebook was the most popular social media platform in relation to gaming among users aged between 30 and 49 years, with 65 percent of respondents reporting using the platform for gaming-related activities and content consumption.
Most popular social media platforms for gamers in the United States in regards to gaming as of August 2022, by age group
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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