In March 2025, the Walt Disney Company properties were ranked first among the most popular multiplatform web properties in the United States with over 249 million visitors from mobile and desktop connections – popular Disney online properties include Disney Entertainment, which consists of the company's film, television, music, and streaming media assets, and ESPN, among other online services.

This statistic gives information on the most popular news brands in the United States as of June 2018, ranked by monthly unique users. During this month, 55.3 million people read The New York Times.

In November 2024, Google.com was the most popular website worldwide with 136 billion average monthly visits. The online platform has held the top spot as the most popular website since June 2010, when it pulled ahead of Yahoo into first place. Second-ranked YouTube generated more than 72.8 billion monthly visits in the measured period. The internet leaders: search, social, and e-commerce Social networks, search engines, and e-commerce websites shape the online experience as we know it. While Google leads the global online search market by far, YouTube and Facebook have become the world’s most popular websites for user generated content, solidifying Alphabet’s and Meta’s leadership over the online landscape. Meanwhile, websites such as Amazon and eBay generate millions in profits from the sale and distribution of goods, making the e-market sector an integral part of the global retail scene. What is next for online content? Powering social media and websites like Reddit and Wikipedia, user-generated content keeps moving the internet’s engines. However, the rise of generative artificial intelligence will bring significant changes to how online content is produced and handled. ChatGPT is already transforming how online search is performed, and news of Google's 2024 deal for licensing Reddit content to train large language models (LLMs) signal that the internet is likely to go through a new revolution. While AI's impact on the online market might bring both opportunities and challenges, effective content management will remain crucial for profitability on the web.

This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted in the United States in 2018 on popular internet browser. Some ** percent of respondents state they used Chrome at least once a month. The Survey Data Table for the Statista survey Cybersecurity in the United States 2018 contains the complete tables for the survey including various column headings.

This statistic gives information on the most popular news brands in the United States as of June 2018, ranked by reach. According to the study, the brand with the highest reach was The New York Times, which reached 26 percent of consumers in June 2018.

This statistic gives information on the most popular mobile-only news brands in the United States as of June 2018, ranked by monthly unique users. According to the source, nearly 20 million users access Apple's News (for iOS) each month.

This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted in the United States in 2018 on the most popular websites for buying motorcycle clothing and accessories. Some ** percent of respondents stated that they buy motorcycle clothing and accessories at amazon.com.

The statistic shows the market leaders in the website builders industry in the United States, as of 2018. At that time, Weebly held ***** percent of the website builders market, making it the leading company in the United States.

In 2018, Brazil had the largest number of visits to pirated websites among the represented Latin America countries, with over ************* visits. Argentina followed with having over *********** visits to pirated websites. Collectively, the entire region was accountable for over ********** visits to pirated websites. In 2018, online TV and movie piracy was accountable for over ** billion U.S. dollars of lost revenue.

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Despite a tumultuous 2018, Facebook is still the top social network in the United States, with 169.76 million mobile users accessing the Facebook app in September 2019. The company’s other properties Instagram and Facebook Messenger ranked second and third with 121 and 106 million users respectively. Cambridge Analytica scandal 2018 The biggest social media company in the world had a difficult 2018. The platform has long been accused of enabling the spread of fake news during the 2016 election and beyond. One of the first and biggest negative Facebook stories of 2018 was the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which unfolded from March 2018. The Guardian, The Observer, and The New York Times simultaneously reported on political data firm Cambridge Analytica harvesting data of millions of Facebook users worldwide without their knowledge before the 2016 election, which led to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg having to testify before Congress in April 2018. Facebook usage behavior changes Due to the revelations about Facebook and the company’s treatment of private user data, many U.S. users are planning to use the social network much less and to be much more careful about what they post . During an April 2018 survey, only 20 percent of respondents stated that their Facebook usage has not changed, and they were planning on continuing to use the social platform as much as they always had in the past.

Reddit is a web traffic powerhouse: in March 2024 approximately 2.2 billion visits were measured to the online forum, making it one of the most-visited websites online. The front page of the internet Formerly known as “the front page of the internet”, Reddit is an online forum platform with over 130,000 sub-forums and communities. The platform allows registered users, called Redditors, to post content. Each post is open to the entire Reddit community to vote upon, either by down- or upvotes. The most popular posts are featured directly on the front page. Subreddits are available by category and Redditors can follow selected subreddits relevant to their interest and also control what content they see on their custom front page. Some of the most popular subreddits are r/AskReddit or r/AMA – the “Ask Me Anything” format. According to the company, Reddit hosted 1,800 AMAs in 2018, with a wide range of topics and hosts. One of the most popular Reddit AMA of 2022 by number of upvotes was by actor Nicolas Cagem with more than 238.5 thousand upvotes. Reddit usage The United States account for the biggest share of Reddit's desktop traffic, followed by the UK, and Canada. As of March 2023, Reddit ranked among the most popular social media websites in the United States.

Amazon.com was the leading online store in the U.S. e-commerce market, with e-commerce net sales of *** billion U.S. dollars in 2024, followed by walmart.com with ** billion U.S. dollars. Ranking third was shein.com with sales reaching over ** billion U.S. dollars. Target.com is the fourth-biggest online store in the U.S. with net sales of **** billion U.S. dollars in 2024.For an extended ranking as well as rankings in specific product categories, please visit ecommerceDB.com.The eCommerceDB provides detailed information for over ****** online stores in more than ** countries, including detailed revenue analytics, competitor analysis, market development, marketing budget, and interesting KPIs, such as traffic, shipping providers, payment options, social media activity and many more.

This statistic presents the web traffic to Glassdoor.com from the United States as of April 2018. During the measured 30 days, the online employer review platform had 51.8 million views from mobile connections.

How many people use social media?

              Social media usage is one of the most popular online activities. In 2024, over five billion people were using social media worldwide, a number projected to increase to over six billion in 2028.

              Who uses social media?
              Social networking is one of the most popular digital activities worldwide and it is no surprise that social networking penetration across all regions is constantly increasing. As of January 2023, the global social media usage rate stood at 59 percent. This figure is anticipated to grow as lesser developed digital markets catch up with other regions
              when it comes to infrastructure development and the availability of cheap mobile devices. In fact, most of social media’s global growth is driven by the increasing usage of mobile devices. Mobile-first market Eastern Asia topped the global ranking of mobile social networking penetration, followed by established digital powerhouses such as the Americas and Northern Europe.

              How much time do people spend on social media?
              Social media is an integral part of daily internet usage. On average, internet users spend 151 minutes per day on social media and messaging apps, an increase of 40 minutes since 2015. On average, internet users in Latin America had the highest average time spent per day on social media.

              What are the most popular social media platforms?
              Market leader Facebook was the first social network to surpass one billion registered accounts and currently boasts approximately 2.9 billion monthly active users, making it the most popular social network worldwide. In June 2023, the top social media apps in the Apple App Store included mobile messaging apps WhatsApp and Telegram Messenger, as well as the ever-popular app version of Facebook.

The statistic shows the negative attitudes of internet users towards advertising on websites in the United States as of the second quarter of 2018, by age group. According to the findings, 57 percent of internet users aged 56 years and older were annoyed with ads on websites and held a negative viewpoint towards them.

As of 2024, the estimated number of internet users worldwide was 5.5 billion, up from 5.3 billion in the previous year. This share represents 68 percent of the global population. Internet access around the world Easier access to computers, the modernization of countries worldwide, and increased utilization of smartphones have allowed people to use the internet more frequently and conveniently. However, internet penetration often pertains to the current state of development regarding communications networks. As of January 2023, there were approximately 1.05 billion total internet users in China and 692 million total internet users in the United States. Online activities Social networking is one of the most popular online activities worldwide, and Facebook is the most popular online network based on active usage. As of the fourth quarter of 2023, there were over 3.07 billion monthly active Facebook users, accounting for well more than half of the internet users worldwide. Connecting with family and friends, expressing opinions, entertainment, and online shopping are amongst the most popular reasons for internet usage.

This statistic presents the share of social media users in the United States who have altered their social media accounts due to applying for a job. According to the September 2018 findings, 18 percent of respondents stated to have altered their social media account when applying for a job, however, 82 percent of respondents reported not having done so.

How much time do people spend on social media? As of 2025, the average daily social media usage of internet users worldwide amounted to 141 minutes per day, down from 143 minutes in the previous year. Currently, the country with the most time spent on social media per day is Brazil, with online users spending an average of 3 hours and 49 minutes on social media each day. In comparison, the daily time spent with social media in the U.S. was just 2 hours and 16 minutes. Global social media usageCurrently, the global social network penetration rate is 62.3 percent. Northern Europe had an 81.7 percent social media penetration rate, topping the ranking of global social media usage by region. Eastern and Middle Africa closed the ranking with 10.1 and 9.6 percent usage reach, respectively. People access social media for a variety of reasons. Users like to find funny or entertaining content and enjoy sharing photos and videos with friends, but mainly use social media to stay in touch with current events friends. Global impact of social mediaSocial media has a wide-reaching and significant impact on not only online activities but also offline behavior and life in general. During a global online user survey in February 2019, a significant share of respondents stated that social media had increased their access to information, ease of communication, and freedom of expression. On the flip side, respondents also felt that social media had worsened their personal privacy, increased a polarization in politics and heightened everyday distractions.

This statistic gives information on the share of internet users who watch online videos as of January 2018, by country. During the survey, it was found that 85 percent of U.S. internet users watched online video content on any device. Saudi Arabia was ranked first with a 95 percent online video penetration among the online population. Saudi Arabia also ranks highest for daily online video access.

Engagement with online video content in the U.S.– additional information

In the United States, YouTube ranks first as market leader among video and entertainment websites, leaving VoD providers Netflix and Hulu staggering behind.

Online videos include a variety of types from a six second long Vine to a full length movie and can be accessed via any device with an internet connection. The weekly time spent by U.S. users watching video content on smartphones has grown steadily over time. The results reveal that smartphone users aged 18 to 24 years spent more time watching video content than any other age group as they spent on average 83 minutes consuming videos per week. In contrast, smartphone users aged between 50 and 64 years only spent an average of 36 minutes per week watching mobile video content.