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Online community participation
Pew Research Center's bar chart drew 3.1K views on X: 0.8x its typical post and #53 of 70 Pew Research Center charts we track by views. Read Oct 18, 2026.
Online communities can form around a vast range of topics.
Why it spread
It spread because a big source with an independent author posted a simple bar chart showing that most U.S. adults are part of online communities for hobbies or local area, and it reached 2,776 views with 5 likes, 2 reposts, 0 quotes and 2 saves.
What worked
- The chart type is a bar chart, which makes the comparison between topics easy to read at a glance.
- The post text gives a clear takeaway that hobby communities and local area communities rise to the top, with about 1 in 5 Americans in each.
- The post is branded and shows a source line, which adds credibility even though the design polish is low and self labelling is medium.
What to borrow
We could use a simple bar chart with a plain headline that states the main comparison, then add a short line naming the top two categories and the share of people in each.
Careful
Do not over-read the low engagement numbers as proof of weak content, since the views are 2,776 while likes are 5, reposts are 2, quotes are 0 and saves are 2, and do not assume the chart caused the spread without more evidence.
Written by our analysis model from the measured numbers above, not by Pew Research Center.
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How far did Pew Research Center's "Online community participation" chart travel?
3,116 views, 5 likes, 2 reposts and 3 saves on X, read Oct 18, 2026. A normal post from @pewresearch gets about 4K views.
What kind of chart is it?
A bar chart. Most U.S. adults are part of online communities for hobbies or local area.
Can I use Pew Research Center's chart?
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