As the new audience leaves the traditional cable, the main news networks are increasing their presence on YouTube – and the Fox News has grown forward in the digital weapons race.
Fox News has doubled its YouTube performance from the same point last year – with more than 2.3 billion views recorded so far in 2025, according to data from the EMPLIFI Social Analytical Firm.
This growth sets Fox ahead of MSNBC, which led all news networks on YouTube last year and has increased a more modest 27% year by year, reaching 1.9 billion views. CNN continues with 1.1 billion views, with 42% from 2024.
ABC News and NBC News have both got one hit – dropping to 665 million (below 22%) and 703 million (below 12%) views, respectively.
The performance of the three cable news channels on YouTube practically reflects the ratings race on linear television.
Fox News has expanded its superiority, on average 2.46 million primers in May-More than 20% throughout the year-while MSNBC and CNN have fallen sharply, with MSNBC down 24% in primetens and CNN below 18%.
The estimates in the main demonstration 25-54 followed a similar model, with Fox growing 32% while MSNBC and CNN saw steep sloping points.
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Among the broadcasting networks, CBS News stands as the only one in positive territory, with its Youtube views that climb 9% to about 300 million.
Disney’s ABC News opposed the Emplifi figures, according to the wrapper. The network told News Outlet that its internal data show 745 million views on YouTube year by year.
Meanwhile, NBC News can receive comfort in its considerable extension in the rival social media app, where it generated 2.5 billion views in the first quarter of this year.
Digital growth reflects the predominance of FOX ratings on television, but with a major change: Internet audience reduces much younger.
While cable news viewers still have an average age that is suspended about 67 to 70, the essential Youtube audience remains Millennials and Gen Z, which now makes up more than half of platform users, according to Emarkor.
Fox News’ Momentum Online seems to be driven by a combination of timely programming and exclusive interviews. President Trump’s return to office in January has been translated into more eyes for key performances like “Gutfeld!” And “Jesse Watters Primetime” – increasing both clicks on YouTube and TV ratings.
The high-profile-included interviews of Sean Hannity, sitting with Trump and Elon Musk, which attracted 7.4 million views on YouTube-have also performed well.
Bret Baier’s conversation with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, recorded just hours after a tense meeting with Trump and Vice President JD Vance, withdrew 11.8 million views in the Google app.
MSNBC, meanwhile, has seen her look at YouTube 27% from year to date, hitting 1.9 billion views. While Fox runs with 21% on YouTube, that gap is much narrower than in the cable, where FOX TV estimates in May were ready for MSNBC.
“We continue to invest in youtube with original content, and we are seeing a community that is building – allowing us to grow our audience and meet them on local platforms for them,” Brad Gold, the executive manufacturer of MSNBC content strategy and content for The Wrap.
CNN, which ranks third with 1.1 billion views on YouTube so far in 2025, has seen a 42% jump last year. However, transmission outflows have fought to maintain the pace.
CBS News is the only exception, with a 9% view of approximately 300 million. In contrast, NBC News and ABC News have seen double -digit decline, dropping 639 million and 604 million views, respectively.
While YouTube revenue for views are modest – a video with a million views usually yields between $ 2,000 and $ 6,000 in advertising profits – the platform is quickly becoming an essential outlet for audiences and brand exposure.
In the case of Fox News, billions of its views can be worth up to $ 12 million, although it is unlikely to appear in a revenue call at any time soon.
A CNN and MSNBC spokesman refused to comment. The post has requested comment from ABC News, NBC News and CBS News.
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