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Most frequently accessed social network of U.S. users 2019
Which one social networking site do you use most often?
This statistic presents the most frequently accessed social network of U.S. users as of February 2019. During the survey period, it was found that Instagram was the most frequently used social network of 16 percent of social media users in the United States.
Which one social networking site do you use most often?
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This statistic presents the most frequently accessed social network of U.S. users as of February 2019. During the survey period, it was found that Instagram was the most frequently used social network of 16 percent of social media users in the United States.
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- March 2019
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- January to February 2019
- Number of respondents
- 1,500 respondents
- Age group
- 12 years and older
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
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- March 2019
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- January to February 2019
- Number of respondents
- 1,500 respondents
- Age group
- 12 years and older
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
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