List of Canada's most trafficked websites: social media, e-commerce platforms and search engines

It is learned that on March 28, Canadian media NetNewsLedger released statistics on Canada's most visited websites, including search engines, social media and e-commerce websites, revealing in depth the needs and interests of Canadians.

Social media platform traffic statistics

According to statistics, social media has become an integral part of Canadian internet users, with millions of people using it every day, with the most popular platforms being Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Facebook is the most widely used social media platform in Canada, with an estimated 22 million users as of 2021, representing more than half of the Canadian population. Facebook is particularly popular among older age groups, with 86% of Canadian internet users aged 65 or older having a Facebook account.

Twitter is also popular in Canada, with approximately 7 million users as of 2021, or about 18% of the Canadian population. Twitter is particularly popular among younger groups, with 44% of Canadian internet users aged 18-24 having a Twitter account.

Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms in Canada, with an estimated 10 million users, or about 26% of the Canadian population, as of 2021. Instagram is particularly popular among younger groups, with 72% of Canadian internet users aged 18-24 having an Instagram account.

E-commerce website traffic statistics

In recent years, more and more Canadian consumers have been shopping through e-commerce websites, with the most popular e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Walmart.

Amazon is the most popular e-commerce website in Canada, with approximately 23.8 million unique visitors per month. The most popular categories include books, electronics, clothing and home furnishings. In addition, Amazon's Prime membership program is also very popular among Canadians.

Walmart is another popular e-commerce site in Canada, with approximately 8.6 million unique visitors per month, with groceries, electronics and home goods being the most popular categories.

According to a recent survey, 80% of Canadians have shopped online on e-commerce platforms in the past year, spending an average of $1,500 per person, highlighting the growing importance of e-commerce platforms in Canada and the huge market opportunity.

Search engine traffic statistics

Search engines such as Google and Bing are among the most visited search engines in Canada. According to the latest statistics, Google dominates the Canadian search engine market with a market share of about 90%. Bing is the second most popular search engine in Canada, but its market share is only about 5%. Other search engines such as Yahoo, DuckDuckGo and Baidu have a relatively small share of the Canadian market.

In addition, the popularity of search engines such as Google and Bing in Canada has also driven the development of advanced search features and technologies such as voice search and natural language processing.

Overall, search engines such as Google and Bing have become essential tools for Canadians to find information on a wide range of topics; and social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have become popular ways for Canadians to connect with friends and family, stay up to date on news and events, and consume entertainment content.

E-commerce sites like Amazon and Walmart have revolutionized the way Canadians shop. As the Canadian e-commerce market continues to evolve, it’s important for sellers to stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices to effectively reach their target audience and drive sales.

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