What Is a Social Media Cleanse?

The idea of detoxing from social media use has been on the rise alongside the growing popularity of Twitter, Facebook and other digital apps. Research suggests that taking a break might benefit your mental health.

By Sean Mowbray
Jan 26, 2023 3:00 PM
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People are generally spending more time on social media than they were prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On average, social media users log around two and a half hours per day on social channels, according to 2022 research by Smart Insights. It is perhaps little surprise that many users are interested in trying a social media “cleanse”, also known as a detox. 

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