Fox News has emerged as the leading news brand on YouTube for May 2026, achieving an impressive 338.8 million video views. This figure more than triples the viewership of each of the three major broadcast networks, solidifying Fox News’ dominance in the digital news landscape.
The network’s closest competitor, MS NOW, garnered 212.8 million views, trailing Fox News by over 100 million. CNN, another major player, managed 154.1 million views. Meanwhile, traditional broadcast outlets like ABC News, NBC News, and CBS News lagged significantly behind, with Fox News’ viewership surpassing the combined total of these networks.
Social Media Engagement
Beyond YouTube, Fox News also led in social media engagement, amassing 79.3 million interactions across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. According to data from Emplifi and Comscore Social, the network achieved 38.1 million interactions on Facebook alone, alongside substantial engagement on other platforms.
The Fox News Clips platform, launched last year, continues to contribute to the network’s digital success, drawing over 34.9 million views in May, marking an 18% increase from the previous year.
Digital Dominance
Fox News’ digital presence extends beyond social media and YouTube. In April, Fox News Digital was recognized as the top news organization in terms of multiplatform minutes, views, and total unique visitors. This achievement was highlighted during Fox Corporation’s annual upfront presentation to advertisers and media buyers.
Fox News anchor Bret Baier emphasized the network’s strategy of meeting audiences across various platforms and generations, stating that Fox News is the number one publisher for time spent online, with an average of 143 million monthly unique visitors.
With a record year on YouTube, accumulating 4.5 billion video views, Fox News continues to set benchmarks in the media industry, showcasing its ability to adapt and thrive in the evolving digital landscape.
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