Youm7
Egypt's highest-traffic Arabic news portal.
Youm7 at a glance
Youm7 is a news & media website and one of the most visited sites in Egypt, currently ranked #1 in the country. It was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. Today Youm7 is owned by Youm7 for Press and Publishing. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 60 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through display and programmatic advertising, sponsored content. Its closest rivals include masrawy.com, elwatannews.com, almasryalyoum.com.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 56.4 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 58.2 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 60 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 63.6 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 Egypt, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Egypt86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 18 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
- Egypt
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| youm7 | 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 Egypt 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 Egypt
Company information
- Website
- youm7.com
- Sector
- News & Media
- Owner
- Youm7 for Press and Publishing
- Owner type
- Private media company
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Cairo, Egypt
- Ownership
- Youm7 for Press and Publishing controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Languages
- Arabic
- 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
Youm7 operates a news and media publisher focused on Egypt. Egypt's highest-traffic Arabic news portal. Revenue comes mainly from display and programmatic advertising, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Display and programmatic advertising
- Sponsored content
International presence
- Primary market
- Egypt
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Egypt)
- #1 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading news & media site in Egypt
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| masrawy.com | ≈ 36 million / month | #2 class competitor | — |
| elwatannews.com | ≈ 27 million / month | #3 class competitor | — |
| almasryalyoum.com | ≈ 18 million / month | #4 class competitor | — |
What is Youm7?
Youm7 (youm7.com) is a news and media publisher serving users in Egypt. Egypt's highest-traffic Arabic news portal. It ranks #1 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the news & media category.
Who owns Youm7?
The site is operated by Youm7 for Press and Publishing. The company was established in 2008 and is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Youm7 at roughly 60 million visits per month, about 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 Youm7 makes money
Revenue comes primarily from display and programmatic advertising, alongside sponsored content.
Competitors in Egypt
Its closest rivals include masrawy.com, elwatannews.com, almasryalyoum.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
- 2008
Youm7 is founded in Cairo, Egypt.
- Growth phase
Expands its news & media offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #1 among the most visited websites in Egypt.
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 Youm7?
Youm7 is operated by Youm7 for Press and Publishing. Private media company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Youm7 headquartered?
Youm7 is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
When was Youm7 founded?
Youm7 was founded in 2008.
What is Youm7's revenue?
Youm7 does not publish standalone revenue; income comes from display and programmatic advertising, sponsored content.
Who are Youm7's competitors?
Main competitors in Egypt include masrawy.com, elwatannews.com, almasryalyoum.com.
How does Youm7 make money?
Mainly display and programmatic advertising, sponsored content.
Is Youm7 publicly traded?
No — Youm7 is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by Youm7 for Press and Publishing.
How many visitors does Youm7 get?
Third-party estimates place Youm7 at roughly 60 million visits per month, mostly from Egypt, with 79% mobile traffic.
Is Youm7 safe?
Youm7 is an established news & media site founded in 2008 and ranked #1 in Egypt; use the official domain youm7.com and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementsyoum7.com
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageEgypt 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