Average daily time spent on the YouTube mobile app per user in USA

U.S. users spend an average of 49 minutes daily watching YouTube on mobile devices

Users in the United States spend an average of about 48 minutes to over an hour per day on the YouTube mobile app, with average monthly usage exceeding 11.5 hours per user. Specific mobile time-spent details include:

  • Daily Average: American adults average about 48 to 51 minutes per day on the platform.
  • Monthly Average: U.S. mobile users average roughly 11 hours and 32 minutes to over 26 hours per month, depending on background and active engagement tracking.
  • Demographic Breakdown: U.S. teens exhibit significantly higher metrics, averaging upwards of 4.8 hours daily across all social platforms—with YouTube consistently ranking as the most used platform