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Internet activities of U.S. users 2017
Most popular online activities of adult internet users in the United States as of November 2017
This ranking gives information on the most popular online activities of adult internet users in the United States as of November 2017. During the survey period, it was found that 74.4 percent of the online adult population accessed social networks.
Most popular online activities of adult internet users in the United States as of November 2017
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| Share of internet users | |
|---|---|
| Using email | 90.8% |
| Using text messaging or instant messaging | 90.2% |
| Using online social networks | 74.4% |
| Watching video online | 69.5% |
| Shopping, making reservations, or using other consumer services online | 68.5% |
| Using online financial services (banking, investing, paying bills etc.) | 65.9% |
| Streaming or downloading music, radio, podcasts etc. | 52.6% |
| Participating in online video calls or conferences | 46.6% |
| Working remotely via internet | 22.6% |
| Searching for a job online | 20.8% |
| Taking classes or participating in job training online | 19.1% |
| Interacting with household equipment via internet | 11% |
| Share of internet users | |
|---|---|
| Using email | 90.8% |
| Using text messaging or instant messaging | 90.2% |
| Using online social networks | 74.4% |
| Watching video online | 69.5% |
| Shopping, making reservations, or using other consumer services online | 68.5% |
| Using online financial services (banking, investing, paying bills etc.) | 65.9% |
| Streaming or downloading music, radio, podcasts etc. | 52.6% |
| Participating in online video calls or conferences | 46.6% |
| Working remotely via internet | 22.6% |
| Searching for a job online | 20.8% |
| Taking classes or participating in job training online | 19.1% |
| Interacting with household equipment via internet | 11% |
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This ranking gives information on the most popular online activities of adult internet users in the United States as of November 2017. During the survey period, it was found that 74.4 percent of the online adult population accessed social networks.
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- United States
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- November 2017
- Age group
- 15 years and older
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