As recently as 1995, 42 percent of American adults said they had never heard of the Internet. Today, use of the Internet is pervasive at home, work, and on mobile devices.
It is a primary source of news, information, entertainment, and social interaction. To understand its evolution, Pew conducts surveys and qualitative research that tracks and analyzes how Americans use digital technology, and the ways in which online activity affects their families, communities, health, educational pursuits, politics, and workplace activities.
Recent Work
Americans increasingly have been turning to TikTok – both in general and for news – even as the app faces an uncertain future in the United States.
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This study explores the makeup of the social media news influencer universe, including who they are, what content they create and who their audiences are.
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Americans today are increasingly connected to the world of digital information while “on the go” via smartphones. Explore the latest patterns, trends and statistics that have shaped the mobile revolution.
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The internet represents a fundamental shift in how Americans connect with one another, gather information and conduct their day-to-day lives. Explore the patterns, trends and statistics of internet and home broadband adoption in the United States.
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A 63% majority of Americans have little or no confidence that cryptocurrencies are reliable and safe, but some groups are more wary than others.
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Overall, 68% of U.S. adults say they support a ban on middle and high school students using cellphones during class.
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American TikTok users follow far more pop culture and entertainment accounts than news and politics ones.
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The share of adults who say they regularly get news from TikTok has grown about fivefold since 2020, from 3% to 17% in 2024.
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