Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Top 10 Social Media Platforms Worldwide in 2025
Imagine if most people in the world have a way to talk to friends and share things online.
That's what's happening with social media!
In 2025, almost 7 out of every 10 people on Earth use these platforms.
That's more than 5 billion people!
Lots of new people started using them this past year, too.
Some of the most popular apps come from China, like WeChat and TikTok.
These platforms help us share stories, photos, and connect with everyone.
Over 5.66 billion people, or 68.7% of the global population, use social media as of October 2025.
This number has grown by 259 million users since last year.
Two Chinese apps, WeChat and TikTok, are among the top 10 most popular platforms.
The report was published by DataReportal, which provides digital insights and trends.
The platforms are ranked by monthly active users.
- Who
- Over 5.66 billion people worldwide
- What
- Use social media platforms
- When
- As of October 2025
- Where
- Worldwide
- Why
- To connect with others and access information
- Total users
- 5.66 billion
- Global population percentage
- 68.7%
- Yearly growth
- 259 million new users
- Report source
- DataReportal
- Report date
- October 2025