One in Five Americans 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 1 in 5 Americans now regularly consume news through TikTok, marking a significant increase since 2020. This trend highlights TikTok's growing influence as a source of information among the U.S. population. The shift 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 public awareness and the quality of information shared.

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