In this article, we will be taking a look at the top 5 most profitable websites in the world. To read our analysis of the internet industry, you can go directly to the Top 20 Most Profitable Websites in the World.
5. YouTube.com
Annual Net Income: $14.05 billion
Average Monthly Visitors: 94.54 billion
Average Visit Duration (YouTube): 36 minutes and 38 seconds
Pages per Visit (YouTube): 5.5 pages
YouTube is an online video-sharing platform that allows users to upload, view, and share videos. The website falls under the portfolio of Mountain View, California-based technology giant Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL). YouTube provides advertisers with the opportunity to display advertisements during videos.
4. Tencent.com
Annual Net Income: $16.95 billion (¥122.66 billion)
Average Monthly Visitors: 32.88 million
Average Visit Duration: 11 minutes 35 seconds
Pages per Visit: 2.2 pages
Tencent.com is the official website of Shenzhen, China-based technology conglomerate Tencent Holdings Limited (0700.HK). One of the primary sources of revenue for the website is online gaming. Tencent is the owner and operator of the most popular online games in the world, such as Honor of Kings, PUBG Mobile, and League of Legends.
3. AliExpress.com
Annual Net Income: $22.63 billion (¥163.76 billion)
Average Monthly Visitors: 759.4 million
Average Visit Duration: 10 minutes and 59 seconds
Pages per Visit: 3.5 pages
AliExpress.com is an online retail platform owned by Hangzhou, China-based Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA). AliExpress operates as a marketplace that connects international buyers with sellers, predominantly from China, offering a wide range of products at competitive prices.
2. Facebook.com
Annual Net Income: $31.1 billion
Average Monthly Visitors: 12.1 billion
Average Visit Duration: 22 minutes and 3 seconds
Pages per Visit: 2.6 pages
Facebook.com is a global social media website that is owned by Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) alongside Instagram and WhatsApp. Facebook allows businesses to run targeted ads on its billions of users based on their interests, demographics, and online behaviour.
1. Google.com
Annual Net Income: $72.53 billion
Average Monthly Visitors: 106.52 billion
Average Visit Duration (Google): 20 minutes and 59 seconds
Pages per Visit (Google): 3.3 pages
Google.com is a search engine service owned by Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL). Google generates revenue through its advertising platform known as Google Ads, which allows businesses to create and display targeted ads to users based on their search history and profile.
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