INQUIRER.net Tops Most Visited News Websites
INQUIRER.net emerged as the most visited news website in the country in July 2025, according to data from analytics firm Similarweb. The website attracted 9.6 million visits from online users between July 1 and 31, driven by its extensive coverage of major events.
Its standout reporting on the Pacquiao-Barrios fight and President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona) significantly boosted traffic. Community members noted these key stories helped INQUIRER.net achieve its leading position among the most visited news websites.
Traffic Comparison with Competitors
Following INQUIRER.net, GMA Network ranked second with 8.4 million visits, while ABS-CBN recorded 5.9 million. Philstar.com and Rappler completed the top five with 5.6 million and 3.9 million visits, respectively. Local analysts observed that INQUIRER.net’s traffic mainly came from organic search, direct visits, and referral channels.
In contrast, GMA Network led in social media-driven traffic conversions, illustrating different audience engagement strategies among leading news platforms. Officials reported that INQUIRER.net’s online visits peaked notably on July 20, from July 21 to 25, and again on July 28.
Impact of Weather and Political Coverage
Besides the Pacquiao-Barrios fight and the fourth Sona, INQUIRER.net’s comprehensive reporting on Severe Tropical Storm Crising (international name: Wipha), Tropical Storm Dante (Francisco), and Typhoon Emong (Co-may) also contributed to its strong online presence. These critical weather updates drew significant public interest, according to sources familiar with the data.
Year-to-Date Traffic Trends
From January to July 2025, INQUIRER.net amassed 61.7 million visits, closely trailing GMA Network’s 62.4 million visits during the same period. ABS-CBN followed with 60.3 million visits, while Philstar.com and Rappler recorded 39.7 million and 34.3 million visits, respectively. Community members highlighted the competitive landscape among top news websites as they vie for reader attention.
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