Fox News Viewership Statistics Fox News Channel (FNC) remains the top-rated cable news network, marking its 24th consecutive year as the leader in January 2026. Despite some post-election fluctuations, it continues to outperform competitors like MSNBC and CNN in key metrics. Here's a summary of recent viewership data, drawn from Nielsen ratings and network reports: Primetime Viewership (8-11 PM ET) In January 2026, FNC averaged 2.4 million total viewers on weekdays, surpassin