Nearly Half of U.S. Teens Report Being Online 'Almost Constantly,' Pew Study Finds

The study highlights YouTube as the most popular platform, with TikTok and Instagram following closely, while concerns grow over the impact of excessive screen time on mental health.

A Pew Research Center survey of 1,391 U.S. teens aged 13 to 17 found that 46% are online 'almost constantly,' a significant increase from 10 years ago.
YouTube remains the most widely used platform, with 90% of teens using it and 73% visiting daily, though its popularity has slightly declined since 2022.
TikTok is the second most popular app, with 63% of teens using it, and 16% reporting near-constant use, particularly among girls.
Teen boys are more likely to use YouTube 'almost constantly,' while teen girls prefer TikTok, reflecting a gender divide in platform preferences.
The findings coincide with growing concerns about the negative effects of excessive social media use on teens' mental health, prompting calls for stricter regulations and parental involvement.