TikTok for Americans now is not just about entertainment and trends. It is also a medium by which they consume news.

A new report from the Pew Research Center reveals that one in five adults now regularly get their news from TikTok, which is a significant rise from just 3% in 2020.

The report shows TikTok’s rapid growth as a news source, particularly among younger adults, showing a major shift in how Americans consume news.

How TikTok became a news platform in the US?

In just five years, the percentage of adults under 30 who get news on TikTok has soared from 9% in 2020 to 43% in 2025. Meanwhile, adults aged 30-49 have also turned to TikTok more, with 25% now using it regularly for news, up from 2% five years ago.

The platform’s short-form, algorithm-driven videos have become a go

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