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Research traffic in publishers in southern Europe retreats in the third quarter

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Briefings

Chartbeat data from October 2026 shows South European publishers' search traffic declined to 25% pageviews, while global average read time fell to 25 seconds. Africa led search traffic at 46%, and South Asia dominated social traffic at 27%. Mobile devices accounted for 81% of pageviews in Central Asia. The article notes search traffic dropped 40% globally as a traffic source, but does not specify which publisher or region experienced the decline.

Key points

• South European publishers' search traffic dropped to 25% pageviews in Q3 2026, the lowest regional percentage recorded.
• Global average read time decreased to 25 seconds during Q3 2026, with Central Europe leading at 38.9 seconds.

Context

South European publishers' search traffic declined to 25% pageviews in Q3 2026, the lowest regional percentage recorded. The article notes search traffic dropped 40% globally as a traffic source, but does not specify which publisher or region experienced the decline.

Limitations

Data covers only Q3 2026 compared to Q2 2026; no specific publisher or region is identified for the traffic decline. Mobile device share varies by region (81% in Central Asia, 59% in Latin America). Social traffic rose in Central Asia and Africa but remained stable in South Europe.

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