Top 10 Connecticut Daily Newspapers by Circulation

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1

Hartford Courant

America’s oldest continuously published newspaper (since 1764), serving as Connecticut’s largest daily and a cornerstone of New England journalism.
Daily Circulation: ~93,000

courant.com
2

Connecticut Post

Founded in 1883 and based in Bridgeport, this Hearst-owned broadsheet leads southwestern Connecticut in weekday and Sunday readership.
Daily Circulation: ~53,900

ctpost.com
3

New Haven Register

Established in 1812 and now under Hearst, the Register remains the primary daily for greater New Haven and Middlesex County.
Daily Circulation: ~89,000

nhregister.com

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4

Republic-American

Started in 1844 in Waterbury, this conservative-leaning Hearst daily focuses on the Naugatuck Valley and Litchfield County.
Daily Circulation: Top-tier statewide; exact number varies

rep-am.com
5

Manchester Journal Inquirer

Serving northern Connecticut since 1968, this independent, family-owned daily covers Manchester and surrounding towns.
Daily Circulation: Ranked in top 10 by state listings

journalinquirer.com
6

The Day (New London)

Founded in 1881 and run as a public trust, The Day is the leading daily newspaper for southeastern Connecticut.
Daily Circulation: ~16,000

theday.com
7

Stamford Advocate

Originally founded in 1829, the Advocate is the main Hearst-owned daily serving Stamford and its suburbs.
Daily Circulation: Top 10 statewide; exact number varies

stamfordadvocate.com
8

The News-Times (Danbury)

After 1883, this Hearst daily became the primary source of news for the western Connecticut city of Danbury and surrounding communities.
Daily Circulation: Top 10 statewide

newstimes.com
9

The Hour (Norwalk)

Serving Norwalk since 1871, this Hearst-owned daily focuses on community reporting and local affairs.
Daily Circulation: Top 10 statewide

thehour.com
10

Record‑Journal (Meriden)

Dating to 1867, this Meriden-based daily joined Hearst in 2023 and serves the heart of central Connecticut.
Daily Circulation: ~15,000

ctinsider.com/recordjournal

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*Data as of February 2025