There are more than 2 billion people around the world with access to the internet, and over 35 billion hours are spent online each month – in other words, the modern world would really struggle to keep going without the internet. But what are all those hours spent doing? What are the online activities that draw the most time and attention from users worldwide? In this article, take a look at some of the most popular forms of online entertainment.
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The Popularity Of Watching Videos
YouTube is a giant video-sharing platform that draws people from all around the world to consume content. Many of us have our favorite YouTubers or simply go to the platform to check out the latest movie trailers, music, and much, much more. There are many other platforms like it, as well as online streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+, and these are an enormous part of what users spend their time doing online across an audience of all ages.
The Ever Growing-Increase In Gaming
Whether playing in-browser games or delving into console or PC gaming, platforms like PSN, Xbox Live and Steam enable users to play online with people from all over the world. There are also many other popular websites such as online casinos where adults can play mobile gaming slots and table games online. Online gaming is an extremely popular form of entertainment and one in which millions of people partake in one form or another.
Communicating With Friends & Family
Though email has decreased in popularity as a way of communicating socially, there are now various other ways people socialize online. Sharing messages and media content through WhatsApp is popular, while many also enjoy having group chats on platforms like Discord. Video calling has emerged as a fantastic way of communicating since internet speeds improved, and has massively increased over the past few years as the main way of interaction between families and friends as it offers a personal touch to catching up.
Connecting Through Social Media
An article on how users spend their time online wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the holy grail- social media. People find themselves spending hours scrolling through content on Instagram or Facebook, with new platforms appearing almost daily.
Originally, the idea was for people to connect with friends and family, but the social media concept has evolved massively from that. Now, content can go viral, memes are growing and fans can feel more connected than ever to celebrities of all types by following them on social platforms. Not to mention the great range of social media benefits for businesses too!
The Rise Of Livestreaming
Platforms like Twitch have become a great opportunity for people to live stream games, music, and many other things to their audiences online. This relates to streaming videos, but a livestream enables the audience to participate in what they are watching, communicating to other viewers and even the performer in real-time.
Benefits Of Online Shopping
With so much at your fingertips, online shopping has been a game-changer for shopaholics around the world. Amazon is the online shopping giant, but there are countless other online stores for buying clothes, creative works, NFTs, things for the home, and just about anything you can imagine. So it is no surprise that shopping is one of the most popular ways that people spend their time online these days.
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