FOX News Achieves Record YouTube Success in 2025
In a monumental achievement, FOX News Media concluded the year 2025 with an astonishing 4.5 billion video views on YouTube, making it the leading news brand in the competitive landscape. This marked the best year ever for FOX News, reflecting a remarkable 69% growth from the previous year, as reported by Emplifi.
The impressive viewership statistics place FOX News far ahead of its competitors, including MS Now, CNN, NBC News, ABC News, and CBS News, underscoring its dominant position in the news media landscape. For context, MS Now reported 3.7 billion views, followed by CNN with 2.3 billion, NBC News at 1.8 billion, ABC News at 1.4 billion, and CBS News trailing with 675 million views. FOX Business, the business news segment of FOX Media, also excelled by garnering 759 million views, outpacing other business networks like CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg Business.
On social media, FOX News demonstrated remarkable engagement with a staggering 1.5 billion interactions across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. This represented a 239% increase compared to the previous year, further establishing FOX News as the top news brand on social media for the 11th consecutive year, according to data from Emplifi and Shareablee.
The final quarter of 2025 was particularly noteworthy, as FOX News secured the number one spot on YouTube for the fifth consecutive quarter, achieving nearly 1 billion views. This placed them ahead of major competitors like MS Now, which garnered 882 million views, NBC News at 575 million views, and CNN at 562 million views.
Data Overview: 2025 YouTube Video Views
FOX News Leading the Pack
- - FOX News: 4.5 billion views
- - MS Now: 3.7 billion views
- - CNN: 2.3 billion views
- - NBC News: 1.8 billion views
- - ABC News: 1.4 billion views
- - CBS News: 675 million views
This significant evolution in viewership highlights FOX News Media's commitment to delivering content that resonates with audiences. FOX News Media, which includes the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), and various digital platforms, has consistently captured the attention of nearly 200 million viewers each month.
Founded by the Fox Corporation, FOX News has maintained its status as the top cable news network for over 23 consecutive years, while FBN is heralded as the leading business network in cable programming. With this dedication to informing viewers, it comes as no surprise that FOX News has become a household name in the media landscape.
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In conclusion, 2025 was a landmark year for FOX News, showcasing its unparalleled ability to engage with its audience through compelling video content and dynamic social media interaction. As the year comes to a close, the focus remains on continuing to innovate and deliver impactful news that resonates with viewers worldwide.