A1on
Popular Macedonian news portal with video coverage.
A1on at a glance
A1on is a news & media website and one of the most visited sites in North Macedonia, currently ranked #3 in the country. It was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Skopje, North Macedonia. Today A1on is owned by A1on Media. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 7 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through advertising, video pre-roll. Its closest rivals include time.mk, telma.com.mk.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 6.6 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 6.8 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 7 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 7.4 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct37%
- Organic search34%
- Social18%
- News aggregators8%
- Email3%
Audience & demographics
- Men55%
- Women45%
- Age 35-4426%
- Age 45-5423%
- Age 25-3422%
The audience is concentrated in North Macedonia, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- North Macedonia86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 2.1 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- North Macedonia
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| a1on | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| breaking news | Top 10 | High | — |
| today's headlines | Top 10 | High | — |
| live coverage | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the North Macedonia web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 79% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading news & media apps in North Macedonia
Company information
- Website
- a1on.mk
- Sector
- News & Media
- Owner
- A1on Media
- Owner type
- Private media company
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Skopje, North Macedonia
- Ownership
- A1on Media controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Languages
- Macedonian
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, social
Financials
- Revenue
- Not publicly disclosed
- Ownership
- Private media company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
A1on operates a news and media publisher focused on North Macedonia. Popular Macedonian news portal with video coverage. Revenue comes mainly from advertising, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Advertising
- Video pre-roll
International presence
- Primary market
- North Macedonia
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (North Macedonia)
- #3 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading news & media site in North Macedonia
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| time.mk | ≈ 4.2 million / month | #4 class competitor | — |
| telma.com.mk | ≈ 3.1 million / month | #5 class competitor | — |
What is A1on?
A1on (a1on.mk) is a news and media publisher serving users in North Macedonia. Popular Macedonian news portal with video coverage. It ranks #3 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the news & media category.
Who owns A1on?
The site is operated by A1on Media. The company was established in 2011 and is headquartered in Skopje, North Macedonia.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place A1on at roughly 7 million visits per month, about 0.2 million per day. Around 79% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 3.1 pages per visit with an average session of 3 min.
How A1on makes money
Revenue comes primarily from advertising, alongside video pre-roll.
Competitors in North Macedonia
Its closest rivals include time.mk, telma.com.mk.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 2011
A1on is founded in Skopje, North Macedonia.
- Growth phase
Expands its news & media offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #3 among the most visited websites in North Macedonia.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Broad daily news coverage with national reach
- Fast breaking-news publishing
- Free access to most articles
- Strong presence in search and social
Cons
- Heavy advertising load on article pages
- Editorial line criticised by parts of the audience
- Clickbait headlines on high-traffic sections
- Paywall limits on premium content
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns A1on?
A1on is operated by A1on Media. Private media company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is A1on headquartered?
A1on is headquartered in Skopje, North Macedonia.
When was A1on founded?
A1on was founded in 2011.
What is A1on's revenue?
A1on does not publish standalone revenue; income comes from advertising, video pre-roll.
Who are A1on's competitors?
Main competitors in North Macedonia include time.mk, telma.com.mk.
How does A1on make money?
Mainly advertising, video pre-roll.
Is A1on publicly traded?
No — A1on is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by A1on Media.
How many visitors does A1on get?
Third-party estimates place A1on at roughly 7 million visits per month, mostly from North Macedonia, with 79% mobile traffic.
Is A1on safe?
A1on is an established news & media site founded in 2011 and ranked #3 in North Macedonia; use the official domain a1on.mk and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementsa1on.mk
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageNorth Macedonia and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos