In July, the world witnessed a flurry of significant events that captivated audiences across the globe. From an assassination attempt against former US President Donald Trump to Joe Biden announcing he would not seek re-election as US president, the month was filled with high-profile news stories. Additionally, the start of the Paris Olympics added to the excitement, drawing in viewers from around the world.
During this eventful month, many of the world’s biggest news websites experienced strong growth in terms of traffic. The fastest-growing English language news websites were predominantly based in the US, with Newsweek, ABC News, and AP News all seeing a surge of over 100% in their year-on-year growth. Notably, India-based NDTV.com also made it to the list of fastest-growing sites in the top 50.
Seven out of the top ten English language news websites globally saw growth year on year, with CNN and Fox News leading the pack with over 20% increase in traffic. The BBC, with 1.2 billion visits per month, retained its position as the biggest news website in the world, encompassing the entire BBC website domain, not just the news section.
In terms of month-on-month growth, ABC News in the US emerged as the fastest-growing global top-50 news website, with a remarkable 79% increase. UK-based Sky News also showed significant growth, with a 47% increase in traffic.
Looking back at previous months, the trend of growth and fluctuations in traffic among the top news websites continued. In May, the BBC led the pack as the fastest-growing of the top ten news websites, followed by Fox News, New York Times, and Google News. India Times stood out as the fastest-growing site year-on-year, reflecting the country’s upcoming elections.
In April, India Times took the spotlight as the biggest-growing news website globally, with a substantial 87% increase in visits year-on-year. Yahoo Finance and The New York Times also showed notable growth. However, Fox News experienced a decline in traffic, along with other top news websites.
March saw Newsweek as the biggest-growing news website, with visits more than doubling year-on-year. The trend continued in February, with India Times leading the growth among the top ten news websites. CNN, The Guardian, and MSN also showed positive month-on-month growth.
As the world of news continues to evolve, these fluctuations in website traffic reflect the dynamic nature of the industry. With audiences seeking up-to-date information on a wide range of topics, news websites play a crucial role in keeping the public informed and engaged. The competition among these top websites highlights the importance of delivering quality content and staying relevant in a rapidly changing media landscape.
