Fox News Digital led cable news competitors in multiplatform views and minutes during the third quarter of 2026. However, CBS News outpaced Fox in total digital multiplatform unique visitors.
What We Know: According to Comscore, Fox News Digital generated 4.6 billion multiplatform views and 10 billion multiplatform minutes during the quarter. The network also recorded 169.7 million average total digital multiplatform unique visitors, an 11% increase year-over-year.
Meanwhile, CNN experienced its weakest quarter since 2015 across unique visitors, multiplatform views, and multiplatform minutes. Its total digital multiplatform unique visitors fell 35% compared to the third quarter of 2025.
What The Numbers Show:
| Digital News Brand | Average Unique Visitors | Year-Over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| CBSNews.com | 186.2 million | ▲ 9% |
| Fox News Digital | 169.7 million | ▲ 11% |
| NBCNews.com | 105.4 million | ▲ 7% |
| The New York Times | 60.3 million | ▼ 13% |
| CNN.com | 57.4 million | ▼ 35% |
| ABC News Sites | 36.6 million | ▼ 23% |
What Remains Unclear: The figures don’t explain why some news brands gained unique visitors while others experienced significant declines. They also don’t establish how much individual platforms, audience habits, or changes in news consumption contributed to the results.
What It Means: Fox News Digital continued to dominate engagement, leading all listed competitors in multiplatform views and minutes. However, CBSNews.com attracted more total digital multiplatform unique visitors, demonstrating that reach and engagement don’t always move together.
Additionally, CNN’s steep declines highlight a challenging quarter for the network’s digital operation. The results suggest that news organizations face different challenges in attracting audiences and keeping them engaged.
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