The 2026 edition
The 2026 edition

The Top 100 Magazines

Every title, ranked by its overall score. Filter by category, country or format, sort by any of the six criteria, or search by name.

100 of 100 magazines

RankMagazineCategoryBased inScore
  1. 1The New YorkerCondé NastNews, Science & IdeasNew York, United States94.5
  2. 2The EconomistThe Economist GroupNews, Science & IdeasLondon, United Kingdom94.1
  3. 3National GeographicNational Geographic PartnersNews, Science & IdeasWashington, D.C., United States93.1
  4. 4VogueCondé NastFashion & DesignNew York, United States91.5
  5. 5The AtlanticEmerson CollectiveNews, Science & IdeasWashington, D.C., United States89.8
  6. 6Harvard Business ReviewHarvard Business PublishingBusiness & FinanceBoston, United States89.8
  7. 7Bloomberg BusinessweekBloomberg L.P.Business & FinanceNew York, United States89.8
  8. 8Quanta MagazineSimons FoundationNews, Science & IdeasNew York, United States89.5
  9. 9Architectural DigestCondé NastFashion & DesignNew York, United States89.0
  10. 10WiredCondé NastNews, Science & IdeasSan Francisco, United States88.9
  11. 11Condé Nast TravelerCondé NastWealth, Luxury & LifestyleNew York, United States87.4
  12. 12MIT Technology ReviewMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyNews, Science & IdeasCambridge, Massachusetts, United States87.3
  13. 13Harper's BazaarHearstFashion & DesignNew York, United States86.8
  14. 14Rolling StonePenske Media Corporation (through PMX Global, LLC)Entertainment & SportNew York, United States86.7
  15. 15GQCondé NastFashion & DesignNew York, United States86.7
  16. 16London Review of BooksLRB LimitedNews, Science & IdeasLondon, United Kingdom86.6
  17. 17Der SpiegelSPIEGEL-Verlag Rudolf Augstein GmbH & Co. KGNews, Science & IdeasHamburg, Germany86.6
  18. 18SmithsonianSmithsonian InstitutionNews, Science & IdeasWashington, D.C., United States86.6
  19. 19The New York Review of BooksNYREV, Inc.News, Science & IdeasNew York, United States86.5
  20. 20Vanity FairCondé NastNews, Science & IdeasNew York, United States86.4
  21. 21Wallpaper*Future plcFashion & DesignLondon, United Kingdom86.4
  22. 22VarietyPenske Media Corporation (through PMX Global, LLC)Entertainment & SportLos Angeles, United States86.3
  23. 23Bon AppétitCondé NastWealth, Luxury & LifestyleNew York, United States86.3
  24. 24The Hollywood ReporterPenske Media Corporation (through PMX Global, LLC)Entertainment & SportLos Angeles, United States86.2
  25. 25TimeTime USA, LLCNews, Science & IdeasNew York, United States86.2
  26. 26Foreign AffairsCouncil on Foreign RelationsNews, Science & IdeasNew York, United States86.1
  27. 27DomusEditoriale DomusFashion & DesignRozzano, Italy86.1
  28. 28Scientific AmericanLabX Media GroupNews, Science & IdeasUnited States86.1
  29. 29MonocleWinkontent LtdWealth, Luxury & LifestyleLondon, United Kingdom85.6
  30. 30Barron'sDow Jones & Company (News Corp)Business & FinanceNew York, United States85.4
  31. 31The Paris ReviewThe Paris Review FoundationNews, Science & IdeasNew York, United States85.3
  32. 32The World of InteriorsCondé NastFashion & DesignLondon, United Kingdom85.2
  33. 33New ScientistDaily Mail and General Trust (DMGT)News, Science & IdeasLondon, United Kingdom85.2
  34. 34EsquireHearstFashion & DesignNew York, United States85.1
  35. 35DecanterFuture plcWealth, Luxury & LifestyleLondon, United Kingdom84.9
  36. 36The Architectural ReviewEMAP PublishingFashion & DesignLondon, United Kingdom84.7
  37. 37HTSIFinancial TimesWealth, Luxury & LifestyleLondon, United Kingdom84.7
  38. 38Cook's IllustratedAmerica's Test KitchenWealth, Luxury & LifestyleBoston, United States84.6
  39. 39OutsideOutside Inc.Entertainment & SportBoulder, United States84.6
  40. 40BillboardPenske Media Corporation (through PMX Global, LLC)Entertainment & SportNew York, United States84.6
  41. 41FortuneFortune Media Group HoldingsBusiness & FinanceNew York, United States84.4
  42. 42Runner's WorldHearst MagazinesEntertainment & SportEaston, United States84.2
  43. 43ApertureAperture FoundationNews, Science & IdeasNew York, United States84.1
  44. 44Wine SpectatorM. Shanken CommunicationsWealth, Luxury & LifestyleNew York, United States84.1
  45. 45DazedDazed MediaFashion & DesignLondon, United Kingdom84.1
  46. 46Travel + LeisurePeople Inc.Wealth, Luxury & LifestyleNew York, United States84.0
  47. 47ElleCMI FranceFashion & DesignParis, France83.9
  48. 48Caixin WeeklyCaixin MediaBusiness & FinanceBeijing, China83.8
  49. 49Sight and SoundBritish Film Institute (BFI)Entertainment & SportLondon, United Kingdom83.6
  50. 50ArtforumPenske Media CorporationNews, Science & IdeasNew York, United States83.4
  51. 51Foreign PolicyThe FP Group (Graham Holdings Company)News, Science & IdeasWashington, D.C., United States83.4
  52. 52Town & CountryHearstWealth, Luxury & LifestyleNew York, United States83.4
  53. 53The GentlewomanFantastic Woman Ltd.Fashion & DesignLondon, United Kingdom83.2
  54. 54Cahiers du CinémaLes Cahiers du Cinéma SARLEntertainment & SportParis, France82.7
  55. 55Bloomberg MarketsBloomberg L.P.Business & FinanceNew York, United States82.7
  56. 56Golf DigestSkydance, through its TNT Sports division (formerly Warner Bros. Discovery)Entertainment & SportNew York, United States82.7
  57. 57W MagazineW MediaFashion & DesignNew York, United States82.6
  58. 58i-DBedford MediaFashion & DesignLondon, United Kingdom82.2
  59. 59WirtschaftsWocheHandelsblatt Media GroupBusiness & FinanceDüsseldorf, Germany82.1
  60. 60Sports IllustratedMinute Media (publishing licensee); brand owned by Authentic Brands Group (ABG-SI LLC)Entertainment & SportNew York, United States82.1
  61. 61Food & WinePeople Inc.Wealth, Luxury & LifestyleBirmingham, Alabama, United States82.1
  62. 62ApartamentoApartamento PublishingFashion & DesignBarcelona, Spain81.9
  63. 63Fast CompanyMansueto VenturesBusiness & FinanceNew York, United States81.9
  64. 64KickerOlympia-Verlag GmbH (wholly owned by Verlag Nürnberger Presse Druckhaus Nürnberg)Entertainment & SportNuremberg, Germany81.6
  65. 65AfarAfar Media (AFAR LLC)Wealth, Luxury & LifestyleSan Francisco, United States81.5
  66. 66RouleurGruppo Media LtdEntertainment & SportLondon, United Kingdom81.3
  67. 67EmpireBauer Media GroupEntertainment & SportLondon, United Kingdom81.3
  68. 68Robb ReportPenske Media CorporationWealth, Luxury & LifestyleLos Angeles, United States81.3
  69. 69Good FoodImmediate MediaWealth, Luxury & LifestyleLondon, United Kingdom81.2
  70. 70MojoBauer Media GroupEntertainment & SportLondon, United Kingdom81.1
  71. 71EyeEye Magazine Ltd.Fashion & DesignLondon, United Kingdom80.9
  72. 72The Surfer's JournalJournal Concepts, Inc.Entertainment & SportSan Clemente, United States80.7
  73. 73SaveurSaveur (independent, owned by Kat Craddock)Wealth, Luxury & LifestyleNew York, United States80.7
  74. 74DwellZiff DavisFashion & DesignUnited States80.7
  75. 75ForbesForbes MediaBusiness & FinanceJersey City, United States80.6
  76. 76Men's HealthHearst MagazinesEntertainment & SportNew York, United States80.6
  77. 77The World of Fine WineProgressive Media InvestmentsWealth, Luxury & LifestyleLondon, United Kingdom80.5
  78. 78The BankerFinancial TimesBusiness & FinanceLondon, United Kingdom80.4
  79. 79The WireThe Wire Magazine Ltd (independent, owned by its staff)Entertainment & SportLondon, United Kingdom80.3
  80. 80Marie ClaireGroupe Marie ClaireFashion & DesignLevallois-Perret, France80.1
  81. 81FrameFrame PublishersFashion & DesignAmsterdam, Netherlands80.0
  82. 82Investors' ChronicleFinancial TimesBusiness & FinanceLondon, United Kingdom79.9
  83. 83KinfolkOuurWealth, Luxury & LifestyleCopenhagen, Denmark79.9
  84. 84Noble RotNoble RotWealth, Luxury & LifestyleLondon, United Kingdom79.8
  85. 85FourFourTwoFuture plcEntertainment & SportLondon, United Kingdom79.2
  86. 86Inc.Mansueto VenturesBusiness & FinanceNew York, United States78.8
  87. 87Wisden Cricket MonthlyCricket Properties Ltd (operates the Wisden brand in Europe, Africa and Australasia)Entertainment & SportLondon, United Kingdom78.6
  88. 88Elle DécorationCMI FranceFashion & DesignParis, France78.5
  89. 89UncutKelsey MediaEntertainment & SportLondon, United Kingdom78.3
  90. 90CapitalRTL DeutschlandBusiness & FinanceBerlin, Germany77.8
  91. 91Spear'sProgressive Media InvestmentsWealth, Luxury & LifestyleLondon, United Kingdom77.7
  92. 92The Luxury PlaybookThe Luxury PlaybookWealth, Luxury & LifestyleInternational77.7
  93. 93The RakeThe Rake Pte LtdWealth, Luxury & LifestyleLondon, United Kingdom77.4
  94. 94Business TodayLiving Media India Limited (India Today Group)Business & FinanceNoida, India77.3
  95. 95ChallengesÉditions Croque Futur (LVMH)Business & FinanceParis, France76.2
  96. 96MoneyWeekFuture plcBusiness & FinanceLondon, United Kingdom75.4
  97. 97Trading Business ReviewTrading Business ReviewBusiness & FinanceUnited Arab Emirates75.3
  98. 98Global FinanceClass EditoriBusiness & FinanceNew York, United States74.2
  99. 99EntrepreneurEntrepreneur Media, LLCBusiness & FinanceSanta Ana, United States73.5
  100. 100Technical Analysis of Stocks & CommoditiesTechnical Analysis, Inc.Business & FinanceSeattle, United States73.0

Scores are editorial judgements against six published criteria. Spotted a factual error? Tell us.