In 2025, Americans ‘detoxed’ from social media. In 2026, they’re quitting it entirely

“About half of Americans cut back on social media in 2025, according to a recent American Psychiatric Association (APA) poll, and even more plan to dial it down further in 2026.”

And:

“Instagram is weird,” said Allen Dentt. “I have 2,000 followers, yet most of my posts barely crack 20 likes. Stories still pull 50 to 100 views. I’m purging my followers because this clearly isn’t working.”

Instagram turned itself into TikTok and only shares videos, primarily, of attractive young people (same as TikTok). Still photos, which I shared, have been disappeared from the timeline. IG acknowledges this change – it largely no longer shares still photos and with a thousand followers, my posts might be seen by just 10-20 of my followers.

I rarely share anything on IG anymore. I deleted the app and occasionally log in via the web once or twice per month. I also deleted accounts on TikTok and BlueSky as I no longer used them much.