Logo of TheDesk.net
GET OUR NEWSLETTER

Friday, October 2, 2026


The Desk appreciates the support of readers who purchase products or services through links on our website. Learn more...

Fox News is top news brand on YouTube in January

Photo of author
By:
»

mkeys@thedesk.net

•
Share:
Fox News anchors Martha MacCallum and Bret Baier. (Courtesy photo)
Fox News anchors Martha MacCallum and Bret Baier. (Courtesy photo)

Fox News was the most-viewed brand on YouTube during the month of January, achieving 410 million video views, according to data from social measurement firm Emplifi.

The viewership was around 145 percent higher than Fox’s next closest competitor, NBC News, with the gap averaging around 212 million views.

Fox News was bolstered by a number of key events in January, including the network’s coverage of wildfires in Southern California, the winding down of President Biden’s term in the White House and the inauguration of President Trump to a second non-consecutive term.

On YouTube, Fox News’ audience increased 74 percent compared to December 2024, achieving higher growth than CNN, MSNBC, ABC News, CBS News and the New York Times.

Excluding Fox, NBC was first among the network’s core competitive set on YouTube, reaching 198 million video views in January. MSNBC — which is counted separate from NBC News — was not too far behind with 153 million views, followed by ABC News with 140 million views.

Never miss a story

Get free breaking news alerts and twice-weekly digests delivered to your inbox.

We do not share your e-mail address with third parties; you can unsubscribe at any time.

Photo of author

About the Author:

Matthew Keys

Matthew Keys is the award-winning founder and editor of TheDesk.net, an authoritative voice on broadcast and streaming TV, media and tech. With over ten years of experience, he's a recognized expert in broadcast, streaming, and digital media, with work featured in publications such as StreamTV Insider and Digital Content Next, and past roles at Thomson Reuters and Disney-ABC Television Group.