MUMBAI: Network18 has steamrolled its competition. According to the March 2025 ComScore rankings, the media giant decisively surpassed Times Internet, securing pole position across India's digital news landscape.

The ComScore MMX Report on total digital population (social+native) revealed that Network18 clocked an eye-watering 315 million unique visitors (UVs)—a towering 55 per cent lead over Times Internet’s 202 million UVs.

The message is clear: Network18 reigns supreme.

News18.com delivered a commanding performance too, registering 251 million UVs and eclipsing The Times of India’s 183 million UVs, cementing its spot as India’s most consumed digital news brand.

On social media, Network18’s dominance grew even starker. As per the ComScore Media Metrix Social report, it achieved 54 per cent penetration within India’s 389 million social media population, boasting twice the reach of its closest rival, TV9 Network.

Even stripping out social media traffic, Network18 led from the front. In the News and Information category, the group recorded 183.2 million UVs against Times Internet’s 182.3 million, maintaining its lead purely through news consumption strength.

Network18’s Indian language news sites also flexed their muscles, posting 182 million UVs and underlining its unmatched regional reach.

Beyond digital, Network18’s television empire continues to dominate. CNN-News18 has held the number one English news slot without interruption for three consecutive years, while News18 India has been the most watched Hindi news channel across time bands for two years running.

This comprehensive leadership across digital, social, and television platforms confirms Network18’s standing as the most influential, far-reaching, and trusted news network in the country.