The New York Times Marks Historic 175th Anniversary with Record Subscriber Growth

A Milestone Celebration at Times Square

The New York Times is commemorating its 175th anniversary with a momentous celebration that began on New Year’s Eve 2025 at the iconic Times Square ball drop. The publication is launching a yearlong celebration to engage America around reporting’s vital place in society, reflecting on the interwoven history between The Times and New Year’s Eve. During the Times Square New Year’s Eve broadcast, publisher AG Sulzberger shared a video featuring snippets of reporting over time and the newspaper’s history with New Year’s Eve.

Record-Breaking Subscriber Numbers

The newspaper has achieved unprecedented success in its digital transformation. As of August 2025, The New York Times had 11.88 million total and 11.3 million online subscribers, both by significant margins the highest numbers for any newspaper in the United States. This remarkable growth demonstrates the publication’s successful transition from traditional print to digital media, with enthusiasm focused on robust subscriber growth and raised revenue projections for the next two years.

Expanding Digital Innovation

The Times continues to diversify its offerings beyond traditional journalism. It has expanded to several publications, including The New York Times Magazine, The New York Times International Edition, and The New York Times Book Review, plus the paper has produced several television series, podcasts—including The Daily—and games through The New York Times Games. The company has launched a new ‘Watch’ tab in its app, featuring a vertical video feed designed to elevate its visual journalism and expand into short-form content.

Looking Ahead: A Year of Recognition

The Times’s anniversary will be a yearlong reflection on the impact and value of independent reporting, past, present and future, with special features, events and company initiatives that will emphasize how essential independent reporting is to society, particularly when it is increasingly coming under attack. This milestone comes at a critical time when quality journalism faces unprecedented challenges, making The Times’s legacy and continued growth all the more significant for readers worldwide.