More than half of US adults use social media to get their news | Social Media Today

More than half of U.S. adults now get news from social media at least sometimes, according to a 2026 Pew Research Center survey. Around 59% of adults use social platforms for news, highlighting their growing role in how people discover and consume information. Facebook and YouTube remain the leading platforms for regular news consumption, followed by Instagram and TikTok. The findings highlight the increasing importance of social media in news distribution and digital content strategies.