Facebook has 150 million users in India and remains very popular. Twitter has over 25 million users, and Katy Perry has the most followers. LinkedIn is the fastest growing professional social media site with 30 million users. Instagram is popular in India, where 1/4 of the population uses it and posting selfies is common, especially among users under 30. Pinterest has become the third most popular social network after Facebook and Twitter, with 80% women users who browse categories like DIY, fitness, and home decor.

1. SOCIAL MEDIA INTERESTING FACTS

2. FACEBOOK
Most browsed online social
networking site with 150 Million
users. It is clear that it will not fade
away soon anytime in India

3. TWITTER
This social networking site has hold more than 25 Million users of it.
Twitter was originally named as “Twttr” but later it was changed.
However, Katy Perry (@katyperry) was the most followed person on
Twitter and she is followed by Justin Bieber, Barack Obama, Lady
Gaga, YouTube, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Instagram and Justin
Timberlake. And the Hashtag trend (#), was first proposed by its
user in August 2007 for the first time. Also, 6000 tweets are sent
every second.

4. LINKEDIN
Fastest growing
professional website
with 30 Million users

5. INSTAGRAM
The 1/4th population of India uses
Instagram where posting Selfies has
become the trends. According to Times of
India, there are 90% Instagram users in
India, who are below 30 years.

6. PINTEREST
This social network has demonstrated the power of visual
media to influence and persuade people. After Facebook
and Twitter, Pinterest has become the 3rd most popular
social networking website. This website has 80% women
users and 20% men users. It generates over 400% more
revenue per click as Twitter and 27% more than Facebook.
The most browsed categories include- DIY & Crafts,
Fitness, Home Décor, Food & Drink

7. HERE ARE SOME RANDOM AND
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SOCIAL
MEDIA USERS
• There are 462 Million internet users in India in which more than 200 Million are
social media active users.
• Indian users mainly do social networking activities between 6 pm to 10 pm.
• Highest social networking traffic comes from Mumbai and New Delhi.
• Facebook is the only social network in India that has witnessed a tremendous
growth in which 150 Million are only just Facebook users.
• 85% of Facebook users are connected via mobile phones whereas, 80% are from
smartphone users.
• The highest number of active users are from 17-24 age group.

8. HERE ARE SOME RANDOM AND
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SOCIAL
MEDIA USERS
• LinkedIn has a different age group of active users i.e., 24-35 age group.
• Facebook users revisit this site more than 3 times a day.
• More than 60% social media active users are college going students.
• Most of the users of Facebook messenger, WhatsApp and Line are largely use for
private experiences with little information visible to strangers.
• There are more than 35% internet users uses Quora just for asking their queries.
• Instagram ‘private’ accounts have increased in number.
• Most of the active users of Facebook keep their stories and post on ‘only friend’.