Sean Wozencroft, 8848’s head of content and PR, looks at the top 20 most viewed news websites of August 2024 across the world.
If you’re a news junkie like me, you’ll take an interest in the most popular news sources worldwide.
In 2024, global news is more interconnected than ever before. With rapid advancements in technology and communication, events in one part of the world can have far-reaching consequences for others.
The Press Gazette’s latest roundup has recently been published. Their article gives much more detail, but here in a nutshell is what’s happening worldwide.
Rise in Indian News Websites
New data reveals a rise of Indian news websites. Indiatimes and DNAIndia.com rank among the fastest-growing top 50 news sites globally, reflecting a growing appetite for news in India.
The Global News Landscape
The picture gets more diverse among the top ten English language news sites. Here, another Indian player, CNN partner News18.com (254 million visits), makes its debut in the top ten with an 11% year-on-year traffic increase. The New York Times (536.4 million visits) and msn.com (640.4 million visits) also saw notable growth, exceeding 9% and 3% respectively.
Growth and Decline Go Hand-in-Hand
MailOnline saw the steepest decline in the top ten, with visits dropping 18% year-over-year (314.8 million). This trend continued within the broader top 50 rankings, where Mail Online experienced the third-largest year-on-year decline.
These insights offer a glimpse into the ever-changing world of online news consumption, highlighting both established players and emerging forces. The data also underscores the role of regional interest, with Indian news sites demonstrating impressive growth.
For the full low down each month, visit pressgazette.co.uk.
