A teenager in the U.S. spends on average about 4.8 hours per day on social media in 2025, according to the most recent Gallup survey. The time varies by age and gender, with older teens (around 17 years old) spending up to 5.8 hours per day, and girls spending nearly an hour more than boys (5.3 vs. 4.4 hours daily). Popular platforms include YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, with YouTube and TikTok being the most engaging for teens. Overall, about 51% of U.S. teenagers spend at least four hours daily on social media.
This figure specifically reflects social media use and does not include total screen time, which is higher when including other activities like gaming or video watching.
