Summary

Nearly half of U.S. teens report being online “constantly,” according to a Pew Research Center survey, despite ongoing concerns about social media’s impact on mental health.

YouTube remains the most popular platform, with 90% of teens using it, though TikTok and Snapchat saw slight declines in usage.

TikTok is used “almost constantly” by 16% of teens, with Black and Hispanic teens reporting higher usage than white teens.

Meanwhile, WhatsApp usage among teens rose to 23%.