U.S. Reddit usage reasons 2019
Leading Reddit usage reasons according to users in the United States as of 3rd quarter 2019
by J. Clement,
last edited
Oct 9, 2019
This statistic presents the reasons for being on Reddit according to users in the United States as of the third quarter of 2019. According to the findings, 72 percent of respondents stated that they used Reddit to get entertainment. A further 43 percent of respondents stated that they used the social platform for news.
Leading Reddit usage reasons according to users in the United States as of 3rd quarter 2019
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| Percentage of respondents | |
|---|---|
| To get entertainment | 72% |
| To get news | 43% |
| Other purposes | 17% |
| To follow brands / companies | 17% |
| To strengthen professional network | 8% |
| To keep contact with friends and family | 5% |
| Percentage of respondents | |
|---|---|
| To get entertainment | 72% |
| To get news | 43% |
| Other purposes | 17% |
| To follow brands / companies | 17% |
| To strengthen professional network | 8% |
| To keep contact with friends and family | 5% |
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by J. Clement,
last edited
Oct 9, 2019
This statistic presents the reasons for being on Reddit according to users in the United States as of the third quarter of 2019. According to the findings, 72 percent of respondents stated that they used Reddit to get entertainment. A further 43 percent of respondents stated that they used the social platform for news.
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- Q3 2019
- Number of respondents
- 2,100 respondents
- Age group
- 15 years and older
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- among Reddit users
- Method of interview
- Online panel
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- United States
- Survey time period
- Q3 2019
- Number of respondents
- 2,100 respondents
- Age group
- 15 years and older
- Special properties
- among Reddit users
- Method of interview
- Online panel
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