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6 MIN · Module

The social media landscape in 2026

Understand the major social platforms, emerging trends and how people use social media in 2026.

Why social media feels different today

You may have noticed that social media no longer revolves around people you follow. Across Europe, users increasingly discover content through recommendation systems rather than personal networks. A resident of rural Finland, a teacher in Spain and a community volunteer in Ireland can all open the same app and see completely different feeds based on their behaviour, interests and interactions.

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