During the third quarter of 2025, Fox News Digital emerged as the undisputed leader in the news industry, dominating key performance indicators such as social media engagement, YouTube views, and multiplatform unique visitors. This achievement marks the 55th consecutive month that Fox News Digital has topped the list of multiplatform views among competitive news outlets, a streak that underscores its enduring appeal to American audiences. The platform’s ability to attract 94.1 million unique visitors across desktop and mobile devices during the quarter solidified its position as the most widely used news source among the leading brands. This figure surpasses its closest competitor, CBS News, by a narrow margin, with the gap being the smallest seen since February 2024.
Furthermore, Fox News Digital’s dominance extended to social media and YouTube, where it achieved 1.1 billion video views for the quarter. This number dwarfed the combined YouTube views of NBC, ABC, and CBS, highlighting the platform’s significant reach and engagement. The network’s social media presence was equally impressive, with over 506 million interactions recorded across Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok, marking its best quarter ever in terms of user engagement. Such a surge in online interactions reinforces Fox News’ position as the most actively followed news brand on social platforms.
Consistently, Fox News Digital has been at the forefront of digital news consumption for 18 consecutive quarters, holding the top spot in multiplatform minutes. It achieved a remarkable 11.4 billion multiplatform minutes in the latest quarter, which was the highest among all competitive news outlets. This growth continued the trend of Fox News maintaining its leadership, outpacing competitors such as CNN and the New York Times in both metrics. The network also reported an increase of 22% in multiplatform minutes compared to the previous year, which contributes to its sustained leadership in digital news.
Meanwhile, other leading news brands such as CNN and The New York Times saw declines in their digital performance. CNN experienced a 44% drop in multiplatform views and a 54% decline in multiplatform minutes compared to the previous year, while The New York Times also faced a significant slowdown, losing 7% of its multiplatform views. These declines contrast sharply with Fox News’ growth, which continued to show strong momentum in its digital strategy and audience engagement.
The success of Fox News Digital is complemented by its efforts to enhance content delivery and audience engagement. Earlier in the quarter, the network announced a revamped weekend lineup, emphasizing its commitment to delivering in-depth and incisive coverage of major news events. This strategic move has contributed to the platform’s sustained appeal, particularly among viewers who prioritize conservative news perspectives and political analysis.
Despite these successes, Fox News Digital’s dominance is not without scrutiny. The platform’s success is also attributed to its alignment with the political agenda of its core audience, which has led to discussions about the impact of partisan news on information consumption patterns. Nevertheless, the network’s ability to maintain high engagement and viewership levels, even amid a challenging news landscape, highlights its robust digital strategy and its deep connection with American audiences.