Fox News Media has spent eight straight quarters at the top of YouTube’s news rankings, and the latest numbers are proof. During the third quarter of 2026, Fox News pulled in 918 million video views to lead all competitors, according to Emplifi.
MS NOW came second with 889 million views. CNN managed 712 million, ABC delivered 442 million, NBC News secured 356 million, and CBS News settled for 149 million. Fox News has now racked up 3.5 billion video views in 2026, ahead of its nearest rival, MS NOW, by 32%.
The View Count
Fox News beat MS NOW directly, and the two networks together could not match Fox News on their own. Here is how the five biggest networks stacked up for the quarter:
- Fox News — 918 million views
- MS NOW — 889 million views
- CNN — 712 million views
- ABC — 442 million views
- NBC News — 356 million views
- CBS News — 149 million views
The comparison works in Fox News’ favor no matter how you slice it. Even the two networks CNN and MS NOW combined could not match Fox News on their own.
Engagement Numbers
Social engagement tells a similar story. Fox News ranked No. 1 in social media interactions with 280 million across Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok, again according to Emplifi.
The breakdown shows where the attention landed:
- Facebook: 85.1 million interactions
- Instagram: 54.1 million interactions
- X: 14.6 million interactions
- TikTok: 126.7 million interactions
The four platforms together made up the total 280 million engagements.
The Business Side
FOX Business also kept its winning streak alive. The channel generated 139 million video views on YouTube to lead business competition for the 27th consecutive quarter, according to Comscore Social.
That number puts FOX Business in a league of its own on the business side of the platform.
Cable TV Numbers
The YouTube success follows a strong showing on cable television. Fox News Channel topped all of cable during the third quarter, crushing CNN and MS NOW combined in multiple categories.
‘THE FIVE’ led cable news for the 20th straight quarter, according to the report.
What This Means
Fox News has built a consistent presence across nearly every platform it touches. The company leads on YouTube, cable, and social media, and it has done so for a full year of quarters.
The gap between Fox News and its nearest rival remains significant. The numbers show the company’s dominance across the board, from video views to social media engagements to cable ratings.
The Limits of the Comparison
The headline counts a channel’s total viewership against another network’s, which isn’t quite comparing apples to apples. The comparison is still striking, but it is worth noting that the gap between them reflects the performance of each network individually.
Key Facts Box
- Third quarter 2026 YouTube views: Fox News — 918 million, MS NOW — 889 million, CNN — 712 million, ABC — 442 million, NBC News — 356 million, CBS News — 149 million
- 2026 total views: Fox News — 3.5 billion, ahead of MS NOW by 32%
- Social engagements: Fox News — 280 million across Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok
- FOX Business YouTube views: 139 million for 27th straight quarter
- ‘THE FIVE’: 20th straight quarter leading cable news
The numbers speak for themselves. Fox News is the dominant force on YouTube, and the rest of the industry is chasing it.
Fox News has spent eight straight quarters at the top of YouTube’s news rankings, and the latest numbers are proof. The company has built a consistent presence across nearly every platform it touches, and the third quarter numbers show no sign of slowing down.
For now, Fox News holds the lead. The question is whether anyone can close it.
Source material: “FOX News Media tops YouTube for eighth straight quarter with 918 million views,” Fox News.
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