Driven by affordable technology and internet expansion, global social media usage is rising rapidly. Over 5.22 billion people—63.8% of the world’s population—are now active on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Statista predicts this will exceed 6 billion by 2028. While social media boosts communication and business, growing concerns include misinformation, addiction, privacy breaches, and mental health issues. Youth and even older adults are increasingly engaged, with average users spending over 2.5 hours daily across seven platforms.