This statistic presents the use of messaging and content features of teen and young adult Snapchat users in the United States as of February 2016. During the survey period, the majority of users stated that they predominantly used chat and snap features.
Use of messaging and content features of teen and young adult Snapchat users in the United States as of February 2016
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Only or mostly chat/snap
71%
Equally chat/snap, view Discover/Live and follow celebs/brands
24%
Only/Mostly view Discover/Live and follow celebs/brands
3%
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Variety. (March 24, 2016). Use of messaging and content features of teen and young adult Snapchat users in the United States as of February 2016 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 08, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/552519/daily-snapchat-messaging-usage-teen-youth-usa/
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