Digital life · 2025 survey
Hours Online Daily
On average, how many hours per day do you spend online, including social media, streaming, gaming and browsing?
Half of young American men spend five or more hours online every day, and 27% spend more than six.
Topline, all respondents
- Less than 1 hour2.8%
- 1 to 2 hours14.4%
- 3 to 4 hours29.8%
- 5 to 6 hours23.6%
- More than 6 hours26.9%
- Unsure2.5%
Most common answer
3 to 4 hours
Share
29.8%
Respondents
1,000 American men aged 16 to 28
The numbers
| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 hour | 2.8 |
| 1 to 2 hours | 14.4 |
| 3 to 4 hours | 29.8 |
| 5 to 6 hours | 23.6 |
| More than 6 hours | 26.9 |
| Unsure | 2.5 |
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Citation
The Lafayette Company, Young American Men Survey 2025, “On average, how many hours per day do you spend online, including social media, streaming, gaming and browsing?”. 1,000 American men aged 16 to 28, fielded by Cygnal, October 22–26, 2025, margin of error ±3.01%. youngamericanmen.com/data/2025/hours-online
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