Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Social Media Decline and Future Changes
Social media has been around for a long time and has changed how we connect with others.
But lately, people are using it less.
Some countries, like Australia, have even banned it for young people.
Experts say social media can be bad for our brains and can lead to bad behavior.
Some people are now using other platforms like Reddit, which feels safer and more like real conversations.
New apps are also being created to help people connect in smaller, more meaningful ways.
It seems like social media is changing, and we might see different kinds of platforms in the future.
Social media usage has been declining since peaking in 2022.
Australia has implemented a ban on social media for under-16s.
Reddit has overtaken TikTok as Britain’s fourth most-visited social media platform due to its safer and more human feel.
New apps like Tangle are being developed to counteract the negative effects of traditional social media.
Cosy media and slow social networks focus on small group connections and real-life experiences.
- Who
- Social media users, tech giants, government watchdogs, and new app developers
- What
- Decline in social media usage and potential future changes in the social media landscape
- When
- Time spent on social media peaked in 2022 and has been declining since
- Where
- Globally, with specific mentions of Australia and the UK
- Why
- Concerns over the impact of social media on mental health, political discourse, and social connections, as well as the rise of new, more focused social platforms
- Australia's Ban
- Ban on social media for under-16s came into force in December 2023
- Usage Decline
- Time spent on social media peaked in 2022 and has been declining since
- Reddit's Growth
- Reddit overtook TikTok as Britain’s fourth most-visited social media platform
- New Apps
- New apps like Tangle aim to be an antidote to social media's negative effects
- Cosy Media
- Focuses on small group connections and limiting interactions with strangers