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Instagram and Facebook now both have metrics that show you how much you use each platform, but they’re completely skewed for anyone with more than one device.

The idea is a good one: people spend too much time on social networking, and by letting them know how much time they’re wasting scrolling through their feed, they can maybe help curb some of the overuse. This feature is new to both platforms, with Instagram’s rolling out last week and Facebook’s starting today.

Where You Can Find Your Usage Statistics

If you want to check out your stats, it’s nary more than a few taps away.

On Instagram, tap your profile icon, open the menu, then choose Your Activity.

On Facebook, tap on the menu, expand the Settings & Privacy menu, then choose Your Time on Facebook.

Easy enough to find, but there’s one catch: these aren’t all that useful.

These Statistics Aren’t as Useful as They Could Be

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