How many times a day does the average person check their phone?

Technology medium Data from 2023

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96 times

Roughly 96.

The average person picks up their phone about 96 times a day — roughly once every ten waking minutes. Around 75% say they check it within five minutes of receiving a notification.

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Source Asurio / Reviews.org annual phone habits survey
Figure refers to 2023
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