WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans are spending more time on social media, but one platform continues to outpace the rest, according to a new Pew Research Center study .

The survey of more than 5,000 U.S. adults found that 84% use YouTube, making it the most widely used platform. Facebook remains popular at 71%, while Instagram has climbed to 50%, the only other site used by at least half of Americans. TikTok use has grown to 37%, and WhatsApp is close behind at 32%. Smaller shares report using Reddit (26%), Snapchat (25%) and X, formerly Twitter (21%).

The study also highlights sharp age gaps. About eight in 10 adults under 30 use Instagram, compared with just 19% of those 65 and older. Younger adults are also far more likely to use TikTok and Reddit daily, while Facebook sees its strongest

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