Instant Alert: Teens still don't think Facebook is cool but they use it more than any other social site

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Teens still don't think Facebook is cool but they use it more than any other social site by Jillian D'Onfro on Dec 2, 2015, 3:48 PM Advertisement Teens might think Facebook has been taken over by their parents, but they're still using it more than ever.  A new study from research firm Forrester found that while only 65% of 12 t0 17-year-olds consider the social network "cool," (ranking it below most other popular apps), it still generates more "hyper usage" than Snapchat, Instagram, or Twitter. About 61% say it's the social network they use the most.  Even more interesting: 47% use the site more this year than they did last year.  That matches with anecdotal evidence from Business Insider reporter Maya Kosoff who hung out with a bunch of teens who said that Facebook is essential for their social lives. 78% now use Facebook at least once a month, which is more than Instagram (55%), Twitter (50%) and Snapchat (45%).  The perception...  The reality of usage: SEE ALSO: The fabulous life of new father Mark Zuckerberg   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011