A 2026 survey found that over 62 percent of U.S. adults actively searched for news related to politics. This was followed by world affairs and health.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
YouGov. (June 24, 2026). Share of adults who frequently search for news in the United States as of May 2026, by type [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 22, 2026, from /statistics/1623374/frequently-searched-news-us-by-type/
YouGov. "Share of adults who frequently search for news in the United States as of May 2026, by type ." Chart. June 24, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 22, 2026. /statistics/1623374/frequently-searched-news-us-by-type/
YouGov. (2026). Share of adults who frequently search for news in the United States as of May 2026, by type . ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2026. /statistics/1623374/frequently-searched-news-us-by-type/
YouGov. "Share of Adults Who Frequently Search for News in The United States as of May 2026, by Type ." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 24 Jun 2026, /statistics/1623374/frequently-searched-news-us-by-type/
YouGov, Share of adults who frequently search for news in the United States as of May 2026, by type ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1623374/frequently-searched-news-us-by-type/ (last visited July 22, 2026)
Share of adults who frequently search for news in the United States as of May 2026, by type [Graph], YouGov, June 24, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1623374/frequently-searched-news-us-by-type/
