Top 10 Connecticut Daily Newspapers by Circulation
*Data as of August 2025.
1. Hartford Courant
http://www.courant.com
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
2. Connecticut Post
https://www.ctpost.com
Founded in 1883 and based in Bridgeport, this Hearst-owned broadsheet leads southwestern Connecticut in weekday and Sunday readership.
Daily Circulation: ~53,900
3. New Haven Register
https://www.nhregister.com
Established in 1812 and now under Hearst, the Register remains the primary daily for greater New Haven and Middlesex County.
Daily Circulation: ~89,000
4. Republic-American
http://www.rep-am.com
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)
5. Manchester Journal Inquirer
http://www.journalinquirer.com
Serving northern Connecticut since 1968, this independent, family-owned daily covers Manchester and surrounding towns.
Daily Circulation: (Ranked in top 10 by state listings)
6. The Day (New London)
http://www.theday.com
Founded in 1881 and run as a public trust, The Day is the leading daily newspaper for southeastern Connecticut.
Daily Circulation: ~16,000
7. Stamford Advocate
http://www.stamfordadvocate.com
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)
8. The News-Times (Danbury)
http://www.newstimes.com
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)
9. The Hour (Norwalk)
http://www.thehour.com
Serving Norwalk since 1871, this Hearst-owned daily focuses on community reporting and local affairs.
Daily Circulation: (Top 10 statewide)
10. Record‑Journal (Meriden)
https://www.ctinsider.com/recordjournal
Dating to 1867, this Meriden-based daily joined Hearst in 2023 and serves the heart of central Connecticut.
Daily Circulation: ~15,000