Pew Research Center · Analysis released November 6, 2026
Leaving an online community is more common among younger Americans: 44% of adults ages 18–29 say they have done so, compared with 19% of those 65 or older. About a third of U.S. adults overall report ever leaving one.
| Age | Share |
|---|---|
| 18–29 | 44% |
| 30–49 | 40% |
| 50–64 | 32% |
| 65+ | 19% |
Behind the findings: Pew surveyed 9,750 U.S. adults in its American Trends Panel from May 26 through June 1, 2026. The November analysis draws from a broader October report.
How to read it: These are lifetime experiences reported by different age groups. They do not measure departures during November or establish that online communities are losing members over time.