Seeking news from news influencers, by age
Among those who say they regularly get news from news influencers on social media, % who say they mostly get news from news influencers because …
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown. Only those who said they get news from news influencers on social media were asked this question.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Aug. 18-24, 2025.
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Seeking news from news influencers, by age
Among those who say they regularly get news from news influencers on social media, % who say they mostly get news from news influencers because …
| Group | They’re looking for it | They happen to come across it |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. adults | 31% | 69% |
| Ages 18-49 | 28 | 72 |
| 50+ | 40 | 60 |
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown. Only those who said they get news from news influencers on social media were asked this question.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Aug. 18-24, 2025.
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