List of newspapers in the United States
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As of 2025, the United States had 938 daily newspapers that were printed and distributed in the nation. Newspapers' audiences can be nationwide, regional, local, or focused on particular demographic groups and interests. While traditionally focused on printed publications, many major newspapers now have significantly more online subscribers than print readers.
Top 10 newspapers by subscribers and print circulation
The following is a list of the top 10 newspapers in the United States by average weekday circulation and paid subscribers in 2023.
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