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US TikTok Usage and Time Spent 2025

The App Remains Popular, but Instagram and YouTube Are Becoming Bigger Threats

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TikTok will see healthy user growth this year in the US, even as its future remains unclear. User time spent on the app is falling YoY, but it still leads other social networks. However, it’s facing more competition from Instagram and YouTube.
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TikTok will see user growth in the US even as uncertainty surrounding the ban continues. But it’s facing increased competition from Instagram and YouTube, and time spent on the app among users is falling YoY.

Key Question: What does TikTok usage in the US look like right now?

Key Stat: TikTok users will spend an average of 52 minutes on the app this year, according to our forecast, marking a 6.9% decline YoY—but it’s still far ahead of other social networks.

This report can help you: Develop media strategy and allocate budget for campaigns (brands, agencies)

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Minda Smiley

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Senior Forecasting Analyst
Kyndall Krist
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Oscar Orozco
Senior Director, Forecasting
Matt Torpey
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