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February 15, 2013 11:20 pm GMT

Social Media Users Say Pinterest Is as Popular as Twitter


While Facebook reigns supreme in the social media landscape, the latest study by Pew shows users are pinning just as much as they're tweeting.

Twitter attracted 16% of social media users, followed by 15% on Pinterest in 2012. Everyone's favorite pastime is still Facebook, though, raking in a majority of respondents' votes. Tumblr comes in as the least popular with only 6% of people on the site.

The report details who exactly is using these networks, explaining that sites like Instagram appeal more to women, Latinos and African-Americans.

It's no surprise the study finds young adults more interested in social media. An overwhelming 83% are more likely to be on the sites than older…
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