FOX News Digital October 2025 Performance
In October 2025, FOX News Digital notched an impressive record, securing a staggering
3.7 billion multiplatform minutes and
1.8 billion views, once again leading all broadcast and news competitors as reported by
Comscore. This remarkable achievement marks the 56th consecutive month in which FOX News Digital has retained its supremacy in multiplatform minutes, while it has also been the number one platform for multiplatform views for an astounding
18 straight months.
In a landscape where many competitors struggled, FOX News Digital showcased its strength with a total of
155 million unique digital visitors. Conversely, rivals CNN reported significant declines across various metrics compared to the previous year. Notably, CNN's multiplatform views fell by
42% compared to October 2024, while its unique viewers decreased by
24%.
YouTube and Social Media Dominance
Further emphasizing its leading position, FOX News Digital also dominated YouTube for the sixth consecutive month, garnering
377 million video views, significantly surpassing competitors like
MSNBC by nearly
50 million views. This impressive figure was complemented by a year-over-year increase of
45% in views. Here’s how FOX News fared against its closest rivals on YouTube in October:
- - FOX News: 377 million views
- - MSNBC: 329 million views
- - CNN: 186 million views
- - ABC News: 130 million views
- - NBC News: 113 million views
- - CBS News: 63 million views
Moreover, FOX Business reported
59 million views on its YouTube channel in the same month, solidifying its presence in the business news segment.
The
FOX News Mobile app also reached
6.5 million unique viewers, outperforming CNN's mobile app which drew
3.9 million unique viewers. This superior performance highlights FOX News Digital’s extensive reach and audience engagement.
Social Media Engagement
On social media platforms, FOX News outperformed all competitors with
154.6 million interactions across major platforms, including
Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and X.
- - Notably, TikTok alone accounted for over 24 million interactions, marking a 12% increase year-over-year.
- - Engagement on Facebook soared to an astonishing 108 million interactions, a remarkable 529% rise compared to October 2024.
- - Additionally, FOX News secured 23.2 million interactions on Instagram and 7.1 million interactions on X. Overall, FOX News marked its second-best month for social media video views, achieving a total of 2 billion views across all its platforms.
Competitive Overview
For context, here’s how FOX News Digital compared to other news brands in terms of unique visitors and multiplatform metrics during October:
| Metrics | FOX News Digital | CNN.com | NYTimes.com | CBSNews.com | NBCNews.com | ABCNews.com Sites |
|---|
| ------- | ------ | ------ | ----- | ----- | ------ | ----- |
| Unique Visitors | 155,363,000 (up 34%) | 87,813,000 (down 24%) | 71,211,000 (down 11%) | 177,868,000 (up 28%) | 91,874,000 (down 21%) | 43,436,000 (down 45%) |
| Total Views | 1,795,000,000 (down 11%) | 695,000,000 (down 42%) | 1,436,000,000 (down 10%) | 405,000,000 (down 4%) | 236,000,000 (down 21%) | 179,000,000 (up 9%) |
| Total Minutes | 3,746,000,000 (down 4%) | 1,225,000,000 (down 34%) | 1,208,000,000 (down 23%) | 982,000,000 (down 4%) | 608,000,000 (down 33%) | 404,000,000 (down 8%) |
Conclusion
FOX News Digital’s outstanding performance in October reaffirms its status as a dominant force in the media landscape. As traditional competitors grappling with declining engagement, FOX News’s innovative approach and extensive coverage continue to resonate with audiences, ensuring it remains the leading voice in news across multiple platforms.