The year 2020 generated significant changes in the digital habits of people around the world. With the new coronavirus pandemic, the consumption of information by social media increased significantly and ended up generating changes in the ranking of social media most used in Brazil, according to the October 2020 report produced by We Are Social and Hootsuite.
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The most current data shows that Brazilians spend, on average, 3 hours and 31 minutes a day on social networks, and this has increased over the past year. In addition to the time spent on social networks having changed, another novelty, such as TikTok, has conquered people from all over the country.
The 10 most used social networks in Brazil in 2020
At the Digital marketing, social networks are important channels to reach the target audience. And, in order to identify which audiences for a brand can be greater and make good use of it, it is necessary to know the most popular ones and those with the highest number of users.
Below is the ranking of the 10 most used social networks in Brazil during the past year:
O Facebook returned to first place in Brazil in 2020, and continues to be the category platform most used by the world's population with more than 2.7 billion active accounts, 130 million of which are Brazilian.
It is a comprehensive and versatile social network, which brings together many features in one place, from generating business, getting information to meeting people. That's why, for companies that invest in Inbound Marketing, it's practically impossible not to be on Facebook.
O Whatsapp is the most popular instant messaging social network among Brazilians, with 120 million accounts. In addition to being a very simple tool for conversation, the app allows for more direct contact with the company. Through it, it is possible to advertise products, schedule services and even answer customer questions.
YouTube
In the previous edition of the ranking, the youtube had passed Facebook and become the most used social network in Brazil, being the main one for online videos today, with more than 2 billion active users and more than 1 billion hours of videos viewed daily.
As the video format for sharing content is becoming more and more popular, YouTube is a great option for brands that want to distribute this type of content.
O Instagram was one of the first social networks exclusively accessible via cell phones. Although nowadays it is possible to view publications on a computer, their format continues to be aimed at mobile devices. According to the study carried out by We Are Social and for hootsuit, the platform is the fourth most used network in Brazil, with 95 million users.
Therefore, having an Instagram account is an opportunity to disseminate content visually and humanize the brand, as Instagram is increasingly focused on providing purchases and sales within the platform itself through its new feature, the Instagram Shopping.
facebook messenger
The app has some very interesting features for the company, such as bots and smart replies. With this, your business gains agility, professionalism and a higher level of satisfaction from the public and potential customers. In addition, the platform has a story function, which can be used to promote a product or service. Precisely because of its integration with Facebook, Messenger is estimated to have millions of Brazilian users.
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The largest social network aimed at professionals has become increasingly similar to other networks, such as Facebook, with the difference that the focus is on professional contacts. Another differential is the communities, which bring together those interested in a specific theme, profession or niche.
In 2020, the crisis generated by the pandemic ended up leading many people to join Linkedin looking for a job. In this way, the social network grew and became the sixth most used in Brazil, with 46 million active users.
A brand does not need to create folders on pinterest only with own content. The use of this platform by your business can be through the selection of images that demonstrate the soul of the brand, that help in building it and can be a gateway for people to get to know the company. In addition, you can create sponsored pins that appear more prominently in users' feeds.
The social network has tripled the number of users in Brazil in recent times, reaching 38 million.
Twitter reached its peak in 2009 and since then it has been in decline. However, in 2020, the social network grew with people looking for faster news updates. If you consider only active users, there are 16.6 million Brazilian tweeters.
Nowadays, the social network is mainly used as a second screen, where users discuss and comment on what they are watching, posting comments on reality shows, news, football matches and other programs.
TikTok
TikTok is today one of the most used apps in Brazil by celebrities, teenagers, comedians and companies, but the social network does not disclose the exact numbers of users.
At the beginning of the year, there were 7 million Brazilian users, a number that has certainly grown. A recent report points out that TikTok earned another 6 million in October, when the app broke world records. However, in September, a study showed that 3.5 million Brazilians downloaded the application, reaching a total of 16.5 million.
snapchat
Snapchat was considered the symbol of post-modernity for its proposal of content that disappears in a few hours after publication. In Brazil, there are approximately 11 million users, placing the social network among the 10 most used in the country.
Snapchat's audience is very specific, made up of hyperconnected young people. For companies, the application serves to engage users in events, for example, creating filters with images based on geolocation.
