Social media in the Philippines - statistics & facts

The constant need for social interaction, especially in a country divided by over seven thousand islands and with an increasing number of overseas workers, was among the leading factors that contributed to the growing number of social network users in the Philippines. On average, Filipinos spent over four hours using social media platforms, which was the highest across the Asia Pacific region. Among others, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram created a way to connect and bridge distances between family and friends, enabled content creators to share information through digital media, and allowed a broader reach of promotional marketing through online ads.

Social media penetration in the Philippines

Among social media users in the Philippines, Facebook was the most used platform, accounting for almost the entire social media market. Thanks to the Internet.org app introduced by Facebook and Smart Communications Inc. in 2015, Filipino internet users were given free access to a few mobile sites including Facebook and Facebook messenger apps even without a mobile network connection. For many Filipinos, the platform was not only used for social networking but also as a daily source of news, beating newspapers and the radio. Apart from Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok were also popular among Filipino internet users, particularly among content creators. In fact, the Philippines was one of the leading countries globally in terms of supernova creators, or those having over 10 million followers on each of these platforms. Supernova creators were particularly higher on TikTok. In addition, television networks have also been growing their presence on YouTube, as reflected in the most viewed channels as of September 2022.

Social media advertising as a marketing tool

Due to high penetration rates, marketing strategies on social media, such as influencer marketing and social commerce, are increasingly becoming important among local and international brands hoping to connect to the millions of Filipino online users. By investing in their social media presence, brands gain higher visibility, hopefully translating to increased sales. Aside from paid advertisements, a recent survey points towards the growing popularity of live selling strategies to showcase products such as clothing and food and beverage, especially among local businesses.

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Average daily time spent by Filipino internet users: 4hrs and 8 mins

Number of social network users in the Philippines: 84.07m

Market share of Facebook in the Philippines: 91.11%

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Market share of social media platforms in the Philippines as of July 2022, by type

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Social network user penetration in the Philippines from 2017 to 2020, with forecasts until 2026

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Most downloaded social media apps on Google Play in the Philippines as of August 2022 (in million downloads)

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Leading social media apps on Google Play Philippines 2022, by number of downloads

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Facebook and Instagram

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Twitter users in the Philippines 2018-2027
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WhatsApp users in the Philippines 2019-2028
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Social commerce

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Social media advertising

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User behavior

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Mobile apps with the most downloads Philippines 2022
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