equalpride Ranks #1 on Comscore as Leading LGBTQ+ Publisher in January and February 2026
NEW YORK (March 31, 2026) - equalpride, the leading LGBTQ+-owned media and entertainment company and home to iconic brands including Out and The Advocate, announced today that it has been ranked the #1 LGBTQ+ publisher by Comscore for both January and February 2026. The recognition reinforces equalpride’s position as a market leader across digital and social media platforms and highlights its continued commitment to delivering high-quality, community-focused content at scale.
According to Comscore’s Top Rankings reports for January and February 2026, equalpride secured the #1 position in the Lifestyles – LGBTQ+ category, reaching significantly larger audiences than its closest competitors, including Q.Digital and Them.us (Source: Comscore Media Metrix® Multi-Platform, Key Measures, Total Audience, January 2026 & February 2026, U.S.). The rankings are based on total unique visitors and viewers across social, desktop, and mobile platforms, with equalpride achieving approximately 8.6 million total uniques in January and 10 million in February.
Social media continues to be a key growth driver for the company. In February 2026 alone, 6.8 million total unique visitors engaged with equalpride’s social platforms, including 6.2 million users who accessed equalpride content exclusively via social channels, underscoring the company’s leadership in social-first audience engagement.
"This milestone reflects the continued trust audiences place in equalpride’s brands and the strength of our omnichannel content and partnership strategy,” said Stuart Brockington, EVP, Partnerships & Sales. “Being recognized as the #1 LGBTQ+ publisher reinforces our commitment to authentically serving LGBTQ+ communities while delivering scaled reach, cultural relevance, and measurable impact for our advertising and brand partners.”
equalpride credited its audience, creators, partners, and advertisers for their continued support and collaboration. The ranking further strengthens the company’s industry visibility and creates new opportunities for strategic partnerships and brand integrations as equalpride enters the 2026 Pride + Summer season and expands its content, partnerships and experiential activations.
About equalpride
equalpride, the #1 ranked LGBTQ+ media company in the U.S., is a beacon of inclusivity. The company’s mission is to provide content of inspiration, hope, community, equality, and love through its media platforms, which reach a vast majority of the American LGBTQ+ audience every month. equalpride is a proud, diverse community of storytellers, innovators, and influencers who believe in giving a voice to all people. The company’s portfolio includes the world's most prestigious LGBTQ+ brands: Out, The Advocate, Out Traveler, PRIDE.com, and Advocate Originals.