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Fox News Media Leads YouTube Viewership in Q3 2026
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Core Event: Fox News Tops YouTube Rankings
Fox News Media was the No. 1 news brand on YouTube for Q3 2026, logging 918 million video views—ahead of MS NOW’s 889 million, CNN’s 712 million, ABC’s 442 million, NBC News’s 356 million and CBS News’s 149 million (Emplifi). Through Q3, Fox News amassed 3.5 billion total video views, 32 % more than its nearest rival.
Background & Context
The lead extends Fox News’ eight-quarter streak at the platform’s top spot. Its business arm, Fox Business, added 139 million YouTube views in Q3, marking the 27th straight quarter of leadership (Comscore Social).
Data & Statistics
- 918 million YouTube views – Fox News (Emplifi)
- 889 million – MS NOW (Emplifi)
- 712 million – CNN (Emplifi)
- 442 million – ABC (Emplifi)
- 356 million – NBC News (Emplifi)
- 149 million – CBS News (Emplifi)
- 3.5 billion cumulative Fox News views (through Q3) – 32 % ahead of MS NOW
- 139 million Fox Business views (Q3) – Comscore Social
- 280 million total social interactions across Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok – Emplifi
Official Statements & Responses
Network executives credit the YouTube lead to a “multiplatform distribution strategy” that places content where audiences are most active.
Why It Matters / Impact
The top YouTube position boosts Fox News’ appeal to advertisers targeting the 25-54 demo and underscores the brand’s durability amid a fragmented media landscape. Dominance on a platform favored by younger viewers may influence public-opinion dynamics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We have a strong commitment to great storytelling, driving creativity in all of our live broadcasts and adapting all of our businesses as audience consumption happens," Scott said before individually thanking members of the company’s corporate leadership team.” — Suzanne Scott, news media CEO
- “FOX NEWS MEDIA EXPANDS PODCAST PORTFOLIO WITH NEW ORIGINAL SHOW ‘THE GIRLS’ "Our goal at Fox News is to meet our audiences where they are," Scott said.” — Suzanne Scott, news media CEO
- “She's the most powerful woman in media, and that comes with trials of its own. She's just now finally getting that acknowledgment from the outside world. Our audience appreciated, our talent appreciated, our chairmen, our ownership appreciated, and now the outside media are starting to give her the flowers that she deserves,” — Lawrence Jones