Platforms & Services

32% of U.S. social media users say they have used these sites in the past month to encourage others to take action on issues.

A majority of experts canvassed say significant reforms aimed at correcting problems in democratic institutions and representation will take place. But they are divided about whether this will lead to positive outcomes for the public.

In March 2020, about three-quarters (74%) of public Facebook posts about COVID-19 linked to news organizations, while just 1% linked to health and science sites.

#BlackLivesMatter was used roughly 47.8 million times on Twitter – an average of just under 3.7 million times per day – from May 26 to June 7.

Amid the back-and-forth between Twitter and President Trump, here are facts about Americans’ attitudes toward social media companies.

A majority of online daters report being either very or somewhat concerned about how much data such services collect about them.

Although most national officials use the platform, their posts receive only a small number of likes and retweets.

From distractions to jealousy, how Americans navigate cellphones and social media in their romantic relationships.

The coronavirus outbreak has brought privacy and surveillance concerns to the forefront. Here's what Americans think about those issues.

Some Americans – particularly those who are younger or college educated – are finding virtual ways to connect, shop and be active.