Mumbai: ABP Network has reached a significant milestone on YouTube with 59.2 million combined subscribers. ABP News and ABPLIVE are among the top ten most-subscribed news channels on YouTube, according to Social Blade, a global leader in social media analytics, with 35.2 million subscribers for ABP News and 24 million subscribers for ABPLIVE. ABP News is now the world's second most subscribed YouTube channel, and ABP Network is the world's second most subscribed news network, solidifying its position as a global leader in the media industry.
According to Social Blade, ABP News and ABPLIVE have clocked over 19 billion video views in a lifetime, making them the second most popular in India in the News & Politics genre. According to YouTube Creator Studio, the network's impressive reach is further emphasised by a staggering 122 billion impressions recorded across all of its YouTube properties in 2022. These figures demonstrate ABP Network's dedication to providing high-quality content and their success in connecting with their audience.
ABP Network's regional news channels, such as ABP Majha, ABP Ananda, ABP Asmita, and ABP Ganga, are also expanding their reach and providing in-depth and unparalleled news coverage to a global audience that is growing. ABP Majha is the most-subscribed Marathi news channel, with over 10 million subscribers, according to Social Blade. ABP Ananda is the most-subscribed and most-viewed Bengali news channel, with over 8 million subscribers and 3 billion+ lifetime views. With over 700 million lifetime views, ABP Asmita is also the most-watched Gujarati news channel.
According to Social Blade's 10 March 2022 report, ABP Network's commitment to providing extensive and comprehensive news coverage was demonstrated in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh elections, when ABP Ganga garnered 97,769,865 views and emerged on top of the news channels leaderboard, outpacing its competition by three times. On the counting day of the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections, December 8, 2022, ABP News had the most real-time concurrent views on YouTube's live stream among top news competitors.
On reaching the significant milestone of 59.2 million subscribers, ABP Network CEO Avinash Pandey said: “This momentous achievement is a testament to our commitment to becoming digital leaders and innovators. We are confident that with our sustained efforts, we can continually stay ahead of the changing times and grow our leadership in this space. We remain dedicated to pushing the boundaries and ensuring our network continues to record robust growth across all its properties and platforms. In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we will leave no stone unturned to remain the very best.”