Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
Businesses in this NAICS code operate streaming services, social networks, or other digital media and content platforms.
Proposed 2027 revision
Not finalThe ECPC recommends splitting the 2022 industry into separate 2027 industries for media streaming and broadcasting networks, and for social networks and collaborative media sites.
ECPC proposed target
- 516213Media Streaming Distribution Services and Broadcasting Networks
- 516214Social Networks and Collaborative Media Sites
CodeAtlas continues to treat NAICS 2022 as the current edition. OMB states that final 2027 changes resulting from the July 13, 2026 notice will be published in the Federal Register.
Classification summary
Businesses in this NAICS code operate streaming services, social networks, or other digital media and content platforms.
- Taxonomy
- NAICS
- Slug
- 516210
- Primary use
- Operating content distribution and media network businesses.
Common businesses using this code
- Broadcast, streaming, and digital media platforms distributing content to broad audiences.
- Content networks monetizing distribution, subscriptions, ads, or audience reach.
Don't confuse with
Software publishing, rather than operating a streaming, social, or content platform.
Related codes
513210
Software Publishers
519290
Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
518210
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
516110
Radio Broadcasting Stations
516120
Television Broadcasting Stations
51621
Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
Official source
U.S. Census Bureau NAICS 516210 pageOfficial Census NAICS lookup remains the anchor source for classification wording and verification.