General · 10 December 2025
UK Adults Now Spend 4.5 Hours Online Daily, Up 31 Minutes Since Pandemic Peak
UK adults spent an average of 4 hours and 30 minutes online daily in 2025, marking a 31-minute increase from 2021 pandemic levels, according to Ofcom's Online Nation report. While 91% of children aged 8-17 remain happy with their internet usage, they describe experiencing 'brain rot' from excessive scrolling. Adult perceptions of the internet have soured, with only 33% viewing it as good for society compared to 40% in 2024. Late-night usage among children has become common, with 15-24% of their time on major platforms occurring between 9pm and 5am.
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