The Virus Changed the Way We Internet

A New York Times analysis of internet usage in the US from SimilarWeb and Apptopia, two online data providers, reveals that our behaviors shifted, sometimes starkly, as the virus spread and pushed us to our devices for work, play and connecting.

• We are looking to connect and entertain ourselves, but are turning away from our phones. Facebook, Netflix and YouTube have all seen user numbers on their phone apps stagnate or fall off as their websites have grown. 
• With the rise of social distancing, we are seeking out new ways to connect, mostly through video chat
• We have suddenly become reliant on services that allow us to work and learn from home
• The search for updates on the virus has pushed up readership for local and established newspapers, but not partisan sites
• Video games have been gaining while sports have lost out