One in Five Americans Now Get News on TikTok

Source: 1 in 5 Americans now regularly get news on TikTok, up sharply from 2020 (2025-09-25)

A recent Pew Research Center study reveals that 20% of Americans regularly consume news through TikTok, a significant increase from 2020. This shift highlights TikTok's growing influence as a source of information among the U.S. population. The trend underscores changing media consumption habits, with more people turning to social media platforms for news updates. As TikTok's role in news dissemination expands, it raises questions about the impact on information accuracy and the future of traditional news outlets.

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