Fox News led television news brands on YouTube during the third quarter of 2026. The network extended its streak atop the quarterly rankings despite increased competition.
What We Know: Fox News finished the third quarter with the most YouTube video views among television news brands. The performance marks the eighth consecutive quarter that Fox News has led the competitive set on the platform.
What The Numbers Show:
| Television News Brand | Q3 2026 YouTube Video Views |
|---|---|
| FOX News | 918 million |
| MS NOW | 889 million |
| CNN | 712 million |
| ABC News | 442 million |
| NBC News | 356 million |
| CBS News | 149 million |
| Fox Business Network | 139 million |
What’s At Stake: YouTube has become an increasingly important distribution platform for television news brands as audiences consume more video outside traditional broadcasts. Meanwhile, the relatively narrow gap between Fox News and MS NOW highlights the competition for digital attention. CNN also remained within reach of the top two, while ABC News led the broadcast networks.
What It Means: Fox News continues to convert its traditional television news presence into significant digital video consumption. However, MS NOW‘s performance shows the competition remains substantial, while CNN and the broadcast networks continue building audiences on YouTube.
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