GITNUXREPORT 2025

Independent Statistics

The Independent boasts massive digital reach, high engagement, and growing global influence.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Key Statistics

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65% of Independent readers are aged between 25 and 44

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70% of Independent’s online traffic comes from organic search

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Approximately 45% of The Independent’s readership is from outside the UK

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55% of Independent’s readers access the site via mobile devices

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The Independent's articles on climate change have an average of 10,000 shares each

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The Independent ranks 15th in the UK for online news engagement

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The Independent’s readers spend an average of 4 minutes on opinion articles

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The Independent has published over 2 million articles since its inception

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The Independent's average page views per visit is 3.2 pages

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The Independent boasts a robust email marketing platform with over 1.5 million subscribers for its daily briefing

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The Independent’s podcasts have a combined listenership of over 2 million per month

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The Independent’s coverage of political issues generates high engagement, with certain articles earning over 50,000 shares

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The Independent has an estimated revenue of $50 million annually from digital advertising

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The Independent employs over 300 staff members across editorial, digital, sales, and support roles

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The Independent's digital subscription model has over 500,000 paying members

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The Independent’s daily newsletter has a subscriber base of over 1 million

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60% of The Independent’s audience uses ad blockers, making advertising revenue challenging

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The Independent generates approximately 60% of its revenue from digital advertising

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The Independent’s print circulation has decreased by 80% over the past decade, reflecting digital shift

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The Independent’s parent company, ESI Media, was acquired by Independent Digital News & Media Ltd. in 2016

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The Independent’s digital advertising revenue is projected to grow by 10% annually

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The Independent publishes around 250 articles daily

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The Independent has won numerous journalism awards, including the British Journalism Awards

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The Independent has a dedicated team of over 50 digital journalists

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The Independent’s content is available in multiple formats including articles, podcasts, and videos, expanding engagement channels

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The Independent's website receives over 150 million monthly visitors

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The Independent has a digital audience of approximately 20 million daily readers in the UK

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The Independent's mobile app has been downloaded over 5 million times worldwide

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The Independent has a social media following of 3 million on Twitter

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The Independent's Facebook page has over 2.5 million followers

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The Independent's YouTube channel has more than 1 million subscribers

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The Independent ranks in the top 10 UK news websites by traffic

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The Independent’s website traffic increased by 20% in the last year

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The Independent’s website load time averages 2.5 seconds

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During major UK elections, The Independent's web traffic spikes by up to 150%

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The Independent’s mobile app ranks in the top 50 news apps globally on the Google Play Store

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Around 75% of The Independent’s traffic is driven by direct visits or organic search

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The Independent's social media campaigns reach an estimated 10 million users monthly

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The Independent’s digital advertising CTR (click-through rate) is around 0.5%, industry average is approximately 0.10%

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The Independent’s digital edition has an average monthly readership of around 2 million

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The Independent’s online articles are shared over 1 million times monthly across social media

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The Independent’s website is optimized for SEO, ranking in the top 5 for over 1,000 keywords in the UK

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The Independent’s data journalism pieces attract an average of 200,000 views each

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The Independent’s website holds a trust score of 80/100 according to Moz, indicating high domain authority

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Independent’s web traffic increased by 50%, demonstrating increased news consumption

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The Independent’s most read article of 2023 has over 1 million page views

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The Independent has over 200,000 followers on LinkedIn, reaching a professional audience

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The Independent's average session duration on its website is approximately 3 minutes

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The Independent has partnerships with more than 100 global news agencies

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The Independent’s editor-in-chief is a featured speaker at international journalism conferences

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The Independent’s international editions are available in over 10 countries

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The Independent has collaborated with major brands for sponsored content, including Apple, Virgin Atlantic, and Amazon

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The Independent’s website is compliant with GDPR, ensuring user data privacy

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Key Highlights

  • The Independent's website receives over 150 million monthly visitors
  • The Independent has a digital audience of approximately 20 million daily readers in the UK
  • 65% of Independent readers are aged between 25 and 44
  • The Independent's mobile app has been downloaded over 5 million times worldwide
  • The Independent has a social media following of 3 million on Twitter
  • The Independent's Facebook page has over 2.5 million followers
  • The Independent's YouTube channel has more than 1 million subscribers
  • 70% of Independent’s online traffic comes from organic search
  • The Independent ranks in the top 10 UK news websites by traffic
  • The Independent's average session duration on its website is approximately 3 minutes
  • Approximately 45% of The Independent’s readership is from outside the UK
  • The Independent has an estimated revenue of $50 million annually from digital advertising
  • The Independent publishes around 250 articles daily

With over 150 million monthly visitors and a thriving digital presence spanning social media, apps, and global editions, The Independent cements its position as a powerhouse of UK journalism in the digital age.

Audience Demographics and Engagement

  • 65% of Independent readers are aged between 25 and 44
  • 70% of Independent’s online traffic comes from organic search
  • Approximately 45% of The Independent’s readership is from outside the UK
  • 55% of Independent’s readers access the site via mobile devices
  • The Independent's articles on climate change have an average of 10,000 shares each
  • The Independent ranks 15th in the UK for online news engagement
  • The Independent’s readers spend an average of 4 minutes on opinion articles
  • The Independent has published over 2 million articles since its inception
  • The Independent's average page views per visit is 3.2 pages
  • The Independent boasts a robust email marketing platform with over 1.5 million subscribers for its daily briefing
  • The Independent’s podcasts have a combined listenership of over 2 million per month
  • The Independent’s coverage of political issues generates high engagement, with certain articles earning over 50,000 shares

Audience Demographics and Engagement Interpretation

With a dedicated global and digitally-savvy audience spanning continents and demographics, The Independent's compelling blend of climate insight, diverse content, and multi-platform reach demonstrates that serious journalism can be both engaged and widely shared—especially when delivered seamlessly through mobile devices and organic search.

Business and Revenue Metrics

  • The Independent has an estimated revenue of $50 million annually from digital advertising
  • The Independent employs over 300 staff members across editorial, digital, sales, and support roles
  • The Independent's digital subscription model has over 500,000 paying members
  • The Independent’s daily newsletter has a subscriber base of over 1 million
  • 60% of The Independent’s audience uses ad blockers, making advertising revenue challenging
  • The Independent generates approximately 60% of its revenue from digital advertising
  • The Independent’s print circulation has decreased by 80% over the past decade, reflecting digital shift
  • The Independent’s parent company, ESI Media, was acquired by Independent Digital News & Media Ltd. in 2016
  • The Independent’s digital advertising revenue is projected to grow by 10% annually

Business and Revenue Metrics Interpretation

Despite an 80% decline in print circulation and a 60% ad blocker-using audience, The Independent's savvy digital strategies—including half a million paying subscribers and a resilient newsletter—are turning the digital tide with a projected 10% annual growth in ad revenue, proving that in journalism, adaptability is the ultimate headline.

Content and Editorial Insights

  • The Independent publishes around 250 articles daily
  • The Independent has won numerous journalism awards, including the British Journalism Awards
  • The Independent has a dedicated team of over 50 digital journalists
  • The Independent’s content is available in multiple formats including articles, podcasts, and videos, expanding engagement channels

Content and Editorial Insights Interpretation

With its daily 250 articles, award-winning journalism, a dedicated team of over 50 digital journalists, and multi-format content, The Independent proves that quality, versatility, and a touch of wit are its secret ingredients in the ever-evolving media landscape.

Digital Platform Performance and Reach

  • The Independent's website receives over 150 million monthly visitors
  • The Independent has a digital audience of approximately 20 million daily readers in the UK
  • The Independent's mobile app has been downloaded over 5 million times worldwide
  • The Independent has a social media following of 3 million on Twitter
  • The Independent's Facebook page has over 2.5 million followers
  • The Independent's YouTube channel has more than 1 million subscribers
  • The Independent ranks in the top 10 UK news websites by traffic
  • The Independent’s website traffic increased by 20% in the last year
  • The Independent’s website load time averages 2.5 seconds
  • During major UK elections, The Independent's web traffic spikes by up to 150%
  • The Independent’s mobile app ranks in the top 50 news apps globally on the Google Play Store
  • Around 75% of The Independent’s traffic is driven by direct visits or organic search
  • The Independent's social media campaigns reach an estimated 10 million users monthly
  • The Independent’s digital advertising CTR (click-through rate) is around 0.5%, industry average is approximately 0.10%
  • The Independent’s digital edition has an average monthly readership of around 2 million
  • The Independent’s online articles are shared over 1 million times monthly across social media
  • The Independent’s website is optimized for SEO, ranking in the top 5 for over 1,000 keywords in the UK
  • The Independent’s data journalism pieces attract an average of 200,000 views each
  • The Independent’s website holds a trust score of 80/100 according to Moz, indicating high domain authority
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Independent’s web traffic increased by 50%, demonstrating increased news consumption
  • The Independent’s most read article of 2023 has over 1 million page views
  • The Independent has over 200,000 followers on LinkedIn, reaching a professional audience

Digital Platform Performance and Reach Interpretation

With over 150 million monthly visitors and a burgeoning digital footprint, The Independent proves that in the world of news, being fast, shareable, and SEO-optimized isn’t just smart — it’s essential for staying relevant in the digital age.

Engagement

  • The Independent's average session duration on its website is approximately 3 minutes

Engagement Interpretation

With an average session lasting just about three minutes, The Independent's website suggests that even in the digital age, everyone's attention span is becoming as fleeting as a breaking news headline.

Partnerships, Compliance, and Miscellaneous

  • The Independent has partnerships with more than 100 global news agencies
  • The Independent’s editor-in-chief is a featured speaker at international journalism conferences
  • The Independent’s international editions are available in over 10 countries
  • The Independent has collaborated with major brands for sponsored content, including Apple, Virgin Atlantic, and Amazon
  • The Independent’s website is compliant with GDPR, ensuring user data privacy

Partnerships, Compliance, and Miscellaneous Interpretation

With its global reach spanning over ten countries, partnerships with industry giants, and a GDPR-compliant platform, The Independent exemplifies how a serious news outlet can maintain integrity while playing in the big leagues of international journalism and branding.

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