EXCLUSIVE: Will Social Media Users Leave Over Politics? New Poll Shows This Platform Hurt Most - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Reddit (NYSE:RDDT)
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A recent Benzinga poll reveals that opinions regarding the exodus from social media platforms after the 2024 presidential election are mixed. Despite the initial surge in user engagement on X during the election, Elon Musk described the platform's current situation as stagnant growth and unimpressive revenue. X, which leads user polling, potentially reflects Musk's political posture, while TikTok faces regulatory scrutiny. Facebook and Instagram are noted for their declining influence, with implications for Meta Platforms. Overall, the sentiment shows many users are opting to remain on these platforms despite changing political dynamics.
A recent email from X owner Elon Musk indicated that despite earlier record usage during the 2024 presidential election, user growth and revenue are now stagnant.
A Benzinga reader poll showed mixed opinions on whether users are leaving social media post-2024 election, with many indicating they plan to stay.
Musk expressed that despite witnessing vast engagement during the election, X is now barely breaking even, highlighting concerns over the platform's future.
X led the poll results among social media platforms, likely due to Musk's political influence after the Trump election, raising concerns over user retention.
Read at Benzinga
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