Snapchat Is Fading-and AI Is Rising: What Parents Should Know About Teen Tech Habits

"The Pew Research Center is a non-partisan "think tank" that researches trends in public opinion, demographics, and social issues throughout the United States. "For decades, Pew Research Center has tracked the evolving technology landscape to understand how Americans use and think about different technologies," says research associate and report co-author Michelle Faverio. "This report is part of a broader effort examining teens' digital habits and attitudes, as teens often lead the way in adopting new technologies.""

"YouTube is the platform most used by teens, and 9 in 10 teens say they've used it. TikTok and Instagram come in second place, with about 6 in 10 teens reporting that they use these platforms. About 55% of teens use Snapchat, 31% use Facebook, and 24% use WhatsApp. 64% have used an AI chatbot, while 36% don't use them. ChatGPT is the most used AI chatbot, with 59% of teens using it."

A Pew Research Center survey of 1,458 U.S. teens aged 13 to 17, conducted Sept. 25–Oct. 9, 2025, measured social media platform use and AI engagement. YouTube is the most-used platform, with nine in ten teens reporting use. About six in ten teens report using TikTok and Instagram; roughly 55% use Snapchat, 31% use Facebook, and 24% use WhatsApp. AI chatbot use is common, with 64% of teens having used one and 36% not using them. ChatGPT is the leading AI chatbot, used by 59% of teens, while Gemini ranks second. Platform popularity and AI adoption shape teens' digital habits.

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