However, as the members of Gen Z get older, experts predict Facebook may surge to be one of the top three social platforms.

TikTok continues to soar in popularity among members of Generation Z (4,600% in 5 years). One-quarter of Gen Zers spend five hours or more per day on TikTok. Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok are, by far, the most frequently used platforms. Social media is a huge trend for this generation. One survey found that more than half of Gen Zers feel more insecure without their smartphone versus without their wallet. Trends show that this generation is becoming more and more centered on tech. Gen Zers had their own phones by the time they were 12. Older Millennials got their first cell phone at an average age of 20. In fact, they’ve been exposed to tech from a young age, especially when compared to previous generations. The “Xbox Game Pass” offers users a Netflix-like experience for video gaming and its popularity is soaring (507% in 5 years). More than 95% of Gen Zers own a smartphone, 83% own a laptop, and 78% own an internet-connected gaming console.

They are “ digital natives” in the truest sense of the term. Gen Z doesn’t know a time when the internet didn’t exist. How is this generation impacting the world? Here are seven Gen Z trends to watch in 2023 and beyond. Many are now entering the full-time workforce and increasing their purchasing power. Gen Z is the largest generation in American history, currently making up 27% of the population in the US.īeing born between the years of 19, individuals in Gen Z are now between 11 and 26 years old.

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