Fox News shattered cable news records with 3.1 million primetime viewers
- Fox News achieved an average of 3.1 million viewers during weekday primetime in April 2025.
- The network maintained a lead over ABC and NBC, which garnered 2.9 million and 2.8 million viewers, respectively.
- Fox News' continued dominance suggests stability in viewership amid significant declines for rival networks such as CNN.
In the United States, Fox News Channel achieved remarkable ratings in April 2025, with an average of 3.1 million viewers during weekday primetime. This impressive figure places Fox News as the second highest-rated network in all of television, outperforming competitors ABC and NBC, which garnered 2.9 million and 2.8 million average viewers, respectively. The ratings reflect Fox's continued dominance in cable news, especially during the first 100 days of the Biden administration, where it marked its highest-rated start in cable news history. The network maintained a considerable lead over its rival channels across several viewer demographics. In total day ratings, Fox News averaged 1.9 million viewers, while its closest competitor, MSNBC, managed only 656,000 viewers, showcasing the growing gap between the two networks. CNN's performance was particularly alarming, recording a significant drop of nearly 60% in viewership compared to the same period in Biden's first term, finishing with just 411,000 total day viewers. April 2025 marked the 50th consecutive month that Fox News topped cable news ratings, establishing a dominant presence in both total day viewers and primetime numbers. During primetime, Fox averaged 2.6 million viewers, reinforcing its leading position with significant viewership in the crucial demographic of adults aged 25-54. In this demographic, Fox drew 202,000 viewers compared to only 68,000 for CNN. The network's success can be attributed to standout programs such as