How Digital Habits Have Changed Over the Last Five Years

Five years ago, most people still had a clear separation between online and offline life.

Content category

2021 average daily time

2026 average daily time

Short-form video

25 minutes

72 minutes

Streaming audio

18 minutes

41 minutes

Messaging apps

35 minutes

58 minutes

Online gaming

20 minutes

49 minutes

News and information

22 minutes

15 minutes