meistgelesen

Meistgelesen is a German term used to describe items that have the highest readership within a given context, typically on news portals, blogs, or online magazines. It is commonly seen as a label or section heading such as “Meistgelesene Artikel” or “Meistgelesene Beiträge,” signaling a ranking of articles by how often they are read or interacted with during a specified period. The concept helps readers identify popular or trending content and helps publishers highlight material with broad appeal.

Meistgelesen is formed from the prefix meis t- (the superlative of viel, meaning most or most frequently) and the past participle gelesen of lesen (to read).

Metrics vary by platform but commonly include page views or unique page views over a defined timeframe (hour, day, week, month). Some sites additionally weigh engagement metrics such as reading time or shares. The timeframe and data source determine the composition of the “Meistgelesen” list.

Variations include capitalization or spacing: “Meistgelesene Artikel” (plural noun) or simply “Meistgelesen” as a label. In some contexts it overlaps with “Trending” or “Most read” sections, and its exact definition can differ between publishers depending on their analytics setup and editorial choices.