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TikTok Skyrockets with 6015.0% Growth to 41.8billion Visits – Study

A new study revealed TikTok saw a dramatic increase to 41.8B visits, a growth of 6015.0% since 2019. 

by Joan Aimuengheuwa
May 15, 2024
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Marketing measurement platform Lifesight.io utilized SEMrush to unravel the complex dynamics of social media usage by analyzing trends, user demographics, country-specific engagement, and platform growth; the study aimed to offer comprehensive insights into the shifting landscape of social media. 

Key Findings

  • TikTok’s Rise: TikTok saw a dramatic increase to 41.8B visits, a growth of 6015.0% since 2019.
  • Five-Year Growth: Social media visits jumped from 582.9B to 1.98T, a 70.56% increase over five years from 2019 to 2023.
  • 2023 Visit Highs: Combined visits for the top 10 sites reached a record high of 1.98 trillion in 2023, with a global average of 165.0 billion monthly and 5.4 billion daily visits.
  • Dominant Platforms: In 2023, YouTube led with 1.35T visits, followed by Facebook and Twitter.
  • Top Visiting Countries: The US (436.1B), India (171.8B), and Brazil (123B) led in social media visits in 2023.
  • User Demographics and Devices: Male users dominated at 68.65%, with most accessing social media on mobile devices (59.10%).

TikTok Overview:

TikTok, the breakout star in the social media space, has seen an explosive 60.15 times increase in its growth rate, the highest among the top platforms.

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From just 0.7 billion visits in 2019, the platform has skyrocketed to 41.8 billion visits in 2023. If numbers like this continue before long it might be claiming the top spot.

With an even distribution of male and female users at 69% and 31%, respectively, TikTok has made a remarkable 78.35% of its access from mobile devices, reflecting its status as a mobile-centric platform. And in an increasingly mobile-centric world, the odds are very much in TikTok’s favor.

Here are some key numbers:

  • Total Visits 2023: 41.8B
  • % of Total Visits of the Top 10 Sites: 2.11%
  • Average Monthly Visits in 2023: 3.5B
  • Average Daily Visits in 2023: 114.7M
  • Growth (2019-2023): 41.2B (98.34%)
  • Average Visit Duration in 2023: 9:34
  • Gender Distribution: 69% Male, 31% Female
  • Device Preference: 78.35% Mobile

10 Most Popular Social Media Platforms

1. YouTube:

YT maintained its leadership in social media, skyrocketing to 1.35 trillion visits in 2023 from 263.3 billion in 2019, marking an impressive 80.49% growth.

2. Facebook:

Although it lost its top spot, Facebook remained a key player, with 216.4 billion visits in 2023, up 15.33% from 2019.

This growth, albeit more modest, demonstrates Facebook’s enduring relevance in social networking, with a fairly balanced gender distribution and almost equal use of desktop and mobile platforms.

3. X (Twitter):

Exhibited notable growth, with visits soaring to 112.9 billion in 2023, a 63.19% increase from 41.6 billion in 2019.

This reflects Twitter’s appeal for real-time content, with a slightly male-dominated user base and a significant preference for mobile usage (77.51%).

4. Instagram:

Capitalized on the visual content trend, escalating to 87.3 billion visits in 2023, a 62.40% increase from 2019.

Instagram’s growth underscores its strength as a mobile-first platform, popular for visual entertainment, with a gender distribution leaning towards male users (67%).

5. Reddit:

Emerged as a significant player with 81.0 billion visits in 2023, up 68.72% from 2019. This growth rate highlights Reddit’s role as a key platform for community-driven content, with a majority male user base and a high percentage of mobile traffic (72.27%).

6. TikTok:

Apart from being banned in many countries, TikTok showed the most explosive growth among all platforms, with a 60.15 times increase in visits, reaching 41.8 billion in 2023 from just 0.7 billion in 2019.

This surge underscores TikTok’s rapid rise as a mobile-centric platform, equally popular among male and female users.

7. WhatsApp:

Saw significant growth in visits, reaching 31.3 billion in 2023, a 68.72% increase from 2019. The platform is predominantly used by male users and has a surprising number of desktop users, indicating its broad appeal as a cross-platform communication tool.

8. LinkedIn:

Continued to grow steadily, reaching 20.5 billion visits in 2023, up 59.41% from 2019. This growth reflects LinkedIn’s importance in the professional networking space, with a majority male user base and a preference for desktop usage.

9. Twitch:

Nearly doubled its visits to 20.0 billion in 2023, marking a 48.14% increase. Twitch’s growth is indicative of the rising popularity of live streaming, especially within the gaming community, with a significant male user base and considerable mobile device usage.

10. Quora:

Experienced notable growth, with visits climbing to 19.0 billion in 2023, a 60.25% increase. This growth rate shows the platform’s increasing relevance in knowledge sharing and information seeking, with a slight male dominance in its user base and a strong trend towards mobile usage.

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