NRK
Norwegian public broadcaster's news and streaming site.
NRK at a glance
NRK is a news & media website and one of the most visited sites in Norway, currently ranked #2 in the country. It was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Today NRK is owned by Norsk rikskringkasting AS. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 35 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through public funding via state budget — no commercial advertising. Its closest rivals include vg.no, tv2.no, dagbladet.no.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 32.9 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 33.9 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 35 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 37.1 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 Norway, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Norway86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 10.5 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
- Norway
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| nrk | 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 Norway 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 Norway
Company information
- Website
- nrk.no
- Sector
- News & Media
- Owner
- Norsk rikskringkasting AS
- Owner type
- Public broadcaster
- Founded
- 1933
- Headquarters
- Oslo, Norway
- Ownership
- Norsk rikskringkasting AS controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Languages
- Norwegian, Sámi
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, social
Financials
- Revenue
- Not publicly disclosed
- Ownership
- Public broadcaster
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
NRK operates a news and media publisher focused on Norway. Norwegian public broadcaster's news and streaming site. Revenue comes mainly from public funding via state budget — no commercial advertising, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Public funding via state budget — no commercial advertising
International presence
- Primary market
- Norway
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Norway)
- #2 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading news & media site in Norway
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| vg.no | ≈ 21 million / month | #3 class competitor | — |
| tv2.no | ≈ 15.7 million / month | #4 class competitor | — |
| dagbladet.no | ≈ 10.5 million / month | #5 class competitor | — |
What is NRK?
NRK (nrk.no) is a news and media publisher serving users in Norway. Norwegian public broadcaster's news and streaming site. It ranks #2 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the news & media category.
Who owns NRK?
The site is operated by Norsk rikskringkasting AS. The company was established in 1933 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place NRK at roughly 35 million visits per month, about 1.2 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 NRK makes money
Revenue comes primarily from public funding via state budget — no commercial advertising, alongside .
Competitors in Norway
Its closest rivals include vg.no, tv2.no, dagbladet.no.
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
- 1933
NRK is founded in Oslo, Norway.
- Growth phase
Expands its news & media offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #2 among the most visited websites in Norway.
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 NRK?
NRK is operated by Norsk rikskringkasting AS. Public broadcaster structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is NRK headquartered?
NRK is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
When was NRK founded?
NRK was founded in 1933.
What is NRK's revenue?
NRK does not publish standalone revenue; income comes from public funding via state budget — no commercial advertising.
Who are NRK's competitors?
Main competitors in Norway include vg.no, tv2.no, dagbladet.no.
How does NRK make money?
Mainly public funding via state budget — no commercial advertising.
Is NRK publicly traded?
NRK's ownership: Public broadcaster.
How many visitors does NRK get?
Third-party estimates place NRK at roughly 35 million visits per month, mostly from Norway, with 79% mobile traffic.
Is NRK safe?
NRK is an established news & media site founded in 1933 and ranked #2 in Norway; use the official domain nrk.no and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementsnrk.no
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageNorway 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