Euronews Has Become Fastest Growing News Website
The international news outlet doubled its online audience compared to the same period last year.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Language Learning
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Euronews has reached the position of the fastest-growing English-language news website globally after recording 44.8 million visits in September. This figure represents a 99% increase compared to September 2025 data.
Why it matters
The outlet achieved this growth while the broader digital news sector faced significant declines, as most top news websites recorded a month-on-month decrease in traffic.
Euronews reached 44.8 million visits in September, marking a 99% year-on-year increase. In the same period, 42 of the top 50 global news websites recorded a month-on-month decline in traffic.
The players
Euronews
This international news organization provides coverage in multiple languages and has recently expanded its English-language digital presence.
Similarweb
This analytics company provides digital intelligence and website traffic data used to compile the global news website rankings.
Substack
This subscription-based platform recorded 172.2 million visits and maintains a significant share of the digital media landscape.
Newsweek
This legacy news publication recorded 35.8 million visits and experienced a 62% year-on-year decline in traffic.
The details
Euronews has held the top growth position in the English-speaking world for two consecutive months and broke into the top 50 global news websites in July. Meanwhile, other major platforms saw significant drops, with half of the top 50 sites experiencing traffic declines exceeding 20% since September 2025.
Timeline
July 2026: Euronews entered the top 50 global news websites list.
September 2025: This month served as the baseline for year-on-year traffic comparisons.
September 2026: Euronews recorded 44.8 million total monthly visits.
Culture Shift
The success of Euronews underscores a significant departure from the broader downturn seen in the digital media landscape according to the Similarweb monthly global news website rankings. This success marks a distinct divergence from the industry-wide decline that has affected the majority of top-tier news sites.
Readers looking for international perspectives may notice a shift toward Euronews as it gains prominence in English-language digital media. The growth suggests the platform is becoming a more accessible primary resource for global updates compared to other established news outlets.
The takeaway
The recent data highlights the volatility of digital news consumption in an era where most major platforms are losing significant traffic. Diversifying news sources may help readers maintain a broader view of global events as rankings and traffic trends fluctuate.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Euronews English.
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