Gshow
Globo's entertainment site covering telenovelas, reality shows and celebrities.
Gshow at a glance
Gshow is an entertainment & streaming website and one of the most visited sites in Brazil, currently ranked #187 in the country. It was founded in 2012 by Grupo Globo and is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Today Gshow is owned by Grupo Globo. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 80 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through digital advertising. Its closest rivals include uol.com.br, r7.com, caras.uol.com.br.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 75.2 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 77.6 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 80 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 84.8 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct63%
- Organic search21%
- Social8%
- Referral5%
- Paid3%
Audience & demographics
- Men54%
- Women46%
- Age 18-2428%
- Age 25-3429%
- Age 35-4421%
The audience is concentrated in Brazil, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Brazil86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 24 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
- Brazil
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| gshow | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| watch online | Top 10 | High | — |
| live stream | Top 10 | High | — |
| subscription price | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the Brazil 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
- ≈ 74% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading entertainment & streaming apps in Brazil
Company information
- Website
- gshow.globo.com
- Sector
- Entertainment & Streaming
- Owner
- Grupo Globo
- Owner type
- Private company
- Founders
- Grupo Globo
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Employees
- 300+
- Ownership
- Grupo Globo controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Revenue
- ≈ $100 million annual revenue (est.)
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, social
Financials
- Revenue
- ≈ $100 million annual revenue (est.)
- Ownership
- Private company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Gshow operates an entertainment and streaming service focused on Brazil. Globo's entertainment site covering telenovelas, reality shows and celebrities. Revenue comes mainly from digital advertising, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Digital advertising
Products & services
Related deals on Amazon
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International presence
- Primary market
- Brazil
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Employee statistics
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Brazil)
- #187 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading entertainment & streaming site in Brazil
- Global rank
- 700
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| uol.com.br | ≈ 48 million / month | #188 class competitor | — |
| r7.com | ≈ 36 million / month | #189 class competitor | — |
| caras.uol.com.br | ≈ 24 million / month | #190 class competitor | — |
What is Gshow?
Gshow (gshow.globo.com) is an entertainment and streaming service serving users in Brazil. Globo's entertainment site covering telenovelas, reality shows and celebrities. It ranks #187 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the entertainment & streaming category.
Who owns Gshow?
The site is operated by Grupo Globo, founded by Grupo Globo. The company was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It employs around 300+.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Gshow at roughly 80 million visits per month, about 2.7 million per day. Around 74% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 6.9 pages per visit with an average session of 14 min.
How Gshow makes money
Revenue comes primarily from digital advertising, alongside .
Competitors in Brazil
Its closest rivals include uol.com.br, r7.com, caras.uol.com.br.
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
- 2012
Gshow is founded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Growth phase
Expands its entertainment & streaming offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #187 among the most visited websites in Brazil.
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
- Large local content library
- Live sports or exclusive originals
- Works across mobile, web and TV apps
- Affordable local pricing tiers
Cons
- Content rotates out of the catalogue
- Ad-supported tier interrupts playback
- Rights restrictions limit some titles
- Streaming quality varies on weak connections
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Gshow?
Gshow is operated by Grupo Globo. Private company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Gshow headquartered?
Gshow is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
When was Gshow founded?
Gshow was founded in 2012 by Grupo Globo.
How many employees does Gshow have?
Gshow employs approximately 300+ people.
What is Gshow's revenue?
Gshow's revenue: ≈ $100 million annual revenue (est.).
Who are Gshow's competitors?
Main competitors in Brazil include uol.com.br, r7.com, caras.uol.com.br.
How does Gshow make money?
Mainly digital advertising.
Is Gshow publicly traded?
No — Gshow is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by Grupo Globo.
How many visitors does Gshow get?
Third-party estimates place Gshow at roughly 80 million visits per month, mostly from Brazil, with 74% mobile traffic.
Is Gshow safe?
Gshow is an established entertainment & streaming site founded in 2012 and ranked #187 in Brazil; use the official domain gshow.globo.com and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementsgshow.globo.com
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageBrazil 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