Fox News Channel had its most successful non-election year ever in 2025, outperforming broadcast networks and cable competitors. With a record-breaking performance, Fox News dominated the airwaves, attracting a massive audience across various demographics. Here's a breakdown of their remarkable achievements:
Prime-Time Dominance: Fox News averaged a staggering 2.7 million viewers during primetime hours, far surpassing competitors like ESPN (2 million), MSNBC (923,000), and CNN (580,000). This dominance was evident across the entire year, with Fox News securing the top spot in cable news.
Total Day Viewers: Fox News led all basic cable with an impressive 1.7 million total day viewers, leaving ESPN (775,000) and MSNBC (552,000) in the dust. CNN, the third-place contender, managed only 436,000 viewers.
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Fastest Growing Network: Fox News experienced significant growth in both total day and primetime viewers compared to 2024, while CNN and MSNBC saw declines. Fox News emerged as the fastest-growing network in television.
Weekday Primetime Viewers: Fox News averaged 3.2 million weekday primetime viewers, outpacing NBC's 3.1 million. This performance narrowed the gap with ABC and CBS, further solidifying Fox News's leadership in the industry.
Top Cable News Programs: Fox News' flagship shows like 'The Five,' 'Gutfeld!,' 'Hannity,' and 'Special Report with Bret Baier' consistently ranked among the top 12 cable news programs in terms of total viewers. 'The Five' achieved its best year ever with 4.1 million viewers.
YouTube Success: Fox News' online presence thrived on YouTube, accumulating 4.3 billion video views in 2025, a 57% increase from the previous year. This made it the top-performing network on YouTube, surpassing competitors like MSNBC, CNN, NBC News, ABC News, and CBS News.
These impressive ratings and viewership numbers demonstrate Fox News Channel's unwavering strength and ability to connect with audiences across the nation. The network's commitment to delivering critical information, compelling analysis, and engaging programming has solidified its position as a leading media powerhouse.
