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Gen Z is increasingly using social media apps like TikTok and Instagram instead of Google for their search needs, according to a recent study.
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Gen Z, Google, TikTok, Instagram, Adobe Express, Prabhakar Raghavan
What
Gen Z is increasingly using social media apps like TikTok and Instagram instead of Google for their search needs, according to a recent study.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:25:55 GMT · 3h 37m ago
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Why
Younger users are drawn to the human-focused experience, short video content, and direct advice from real people offered by social media platforms, contrasting with Google's AI-generated content and advertisements.
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How this affects you
This shift indicates a significant change in how a major demographic cohort accesses information, potentially impacting search engine market share and advertising strategies. It also highlights the growing influence of social media as a primary information source for younger generations.
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