Meridiano
Venezuela's leading sports newspaper online, strong on baseball.
Meridiano at a glance
Meridiano is a sports website and one of the most visited sites in Venezuela, currently ranked #8 in the country. It was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Caracas, Venezuela. Today Meridiano is owned by Bloque De Armas. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 5 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through advertising, sponsorships. Its closest rivals include lidom.com, elnacional.com.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 4.7 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 4.8 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 5 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 5.3 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct45%
- Organic search30%
- Social16%
- Referral6%
- Paid3%
Audience & demographics
- Men74%
- Women26%
- Age 18-2427%
- Age 25-3431%
- Age 35-4422%
The audience is concentrated in Venezuela, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Venezuela86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 1.5 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
- Venezuela
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| meridiano | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| live scores | Top 10 | High | — |
| match results | Top 10 | High | — |
| league table | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the Venezuela 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
- ≈ 83% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading sports apps in Venezuela
Company information
- Website
- meridiano.com.ve
- Sector
- Sports
- Owner
- Bloque De Armas
- Owner type
- Private media group
- Founded
- 1969
- Headquarters
- Caracas, Venezuela
- Ownership
- Bloque De Armas controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Languages
- Spanish
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, social
Financials
- Revenue
- Not publicly disclosed
- Ownership
- Private media group
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Meridiano operates a sports media platform focused on Venezuela. Venezuela's leading sports newspaper online, strong on baseball. Revenue comes mainly from advertising, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Advertising
- Sponsorships
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International presence
- Primary market
- Venezuela
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Venezuela)
- #8 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading sports site in Venezuela
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| lidom.com | ≈ 3 million / month | #9 class competitor | — |
| elnacional.com | ≈ 2.3 million / month | #10 class competitor | — |
What is Meridiano?
Meridiano (meridiano.com.ve) is a sports media platform serving users in Venezuela. Venezuela's leading sports newspaper online, strong on baseball. It ranks #8 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the sports category.
Who owns Meridiano?
The site is operated by Bloque De Armas. The company was established in 1969 and is headquartered in Caracas, Venezuela.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Meridiano at roughly 5 million visits per month, about 0.2 million per day. Around 83% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 4.8 pages per visit with an average session of 5 min.
How Meridiano makes money
Revenue comes primarily from advertising, alongside sponsorships.
Competitors in Venezuela
Its closest rivals include lidom.com, elnacional.com.
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
- 1969
Meridiano is founded in Caracas, Venezuela.
- Growth phase
Expands its sports offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #8 among the most visited websites in Venezuela.
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
- Live scores and fast match reporting
- Deep coverage of national leagues
- Free access to most content
- Strong mobile and app experience
Cons
- Ad-heavy match pages
- Betting advertising throughout
- Rumour-driven transfer coverage
- Video rights limit highlights
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Meridiano?
Meridiano is operated by Bloque De Armas. Private media group structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Meridiano headquartered?
Meridiano is headquartered in Caracas, Venezuela.
When was Meridiano founded?
Meridiano was founded in 1969.
What is Meridiano's revenue?
Meridiano does not publish standalone revenue; income comes from advertising, sponsorships.
Who are Meridiano's competitors?
Main competitors in Venezuela include lidom.com, elnacional.com.
How does Meridiano make money?
Mainly advertising, sponsorships.
Is Meridiano publicly traded?
No — Meridiano is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by Bloque De Armas.
How many visitors does Meridiano get?
Third-party estimates place Meridiano at roughly 5 million visits per month, mostly from Venezuela, with 83% mobile traffic.
Is Meridiano safe?
Meridiano is an established sports site founded in 1969 and ranked #8 in Venezuela; use the official domain meridiano.com.ve and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementsmeridiano.com.ve
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageVenezuela 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