For Gen Z, photo sharing and social media apps are integral to their daily lives. So it’s safe to say that a lot of these types of platforms would make it to the list.

In addition to Threads and Instagram ranking highly, ByteDance’s CapCut is another platform favored by Gen Z young adults. The video editing app is known for its range of effects and filters, making it easy to upload edited content to TikTok and other compatible platforms. Data indicates that the app saw 21.72 million new downloads.