Question: How often, if ever, do you use the group chat function of text messaging (SMS) or online messaging applications (e.g., Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, GroupMe, etc.)?
This statistic presents the frequency of U.S. adults using the group chat function of text messaging (SMS) or online messaging applications. During the December 2017 survey, 18 percent of respondents stated that they did so multiple times per day.
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YouGov. (January 16, 2018). How often do you use the group chat function of text messaging (SMS) or online messaging applications? [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/800609/group-chat-functions-text-online-messaging-apps/
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YouGov. (2018). How often do you use the group chat function of text messaging (SMS) or online messaging applications?. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/800609/group-chat-functions-text-online-messaging-apps/
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How often do you use the group chat function of text messaging (SMS) or online messaging applications? [Graph], YouGov, January 16, 2018. [Online]. Available: /statistics/800609/group-chat-functions-text-online-messaging-apps/
