
The Daily Wire
by The Daily Wire
"The streaming home for conservative news, opinion, and entertainment."
Rating
4.5/5
Overview
The Daily Wire launched in 2015 as a conservative news and commentary website, founded by Ben Shapiro, Jeremy Boreing, and Caleb Robinson. What started as a text-and-podcast operation quickly grew into a multimedia empire. The company moved to Nashville in 2021 and now operates DailyWire+, a subscription streaming service that debuted in 2022. That platform bundles ad-free versions of the network's popular podcasts, original scripted films like What is a Woman? (2022) and Am I Racist? (2024), and exclusive series from partners such as Jordan Peterson and PragerU.
In 2023, the company launched Bentkey, a children's entertainment platform with original animated shows like Chip Chilla and Gus Plus Us. Beyond media, The Daily Wire sells consumer products under the Jeremy's Razors and Jeremy's Chocolate brands. The Ben Shapiro Show alone draws 25 million monthly listens. The company became cash flow positive within fourteen months of its founding, fueled by a $4.7 million initial investment, and was valued at over $220 million by 2025.
The Daily Wire positions itself as a counter-cultural alternative to mainstream media, explicitly serving a conservative audience. Its content has drawn both passionate support and sharp criticism. Fact-checkers have flagged certain claims, particularly around science and transgender issues, while supporters praise its role as a bulwark against liberal bias in journalism. The company's theatrical releases and documentary films have sparked significant cultural debate.
Key Features
- Ad-free access to Daily Wire podcasts and video shows
- Original films and documentaries, including theatrical releases
- Exclusive series from Jordan Peterson, PragerU, and others
- Bentkey children's platform with original animated content
- Live and on-demand news commentary from Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, Michael Knowles, and more
Specifications
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web |
| iOS App Size | 165.6 MB |
| iOS Rating | 13+ |
| Android Rating | 3+ |
| Content Type | VOD, Podcast, Live News |
| Parent Company | Bentkey Ventures, LLC |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- • Strong lineup of original conservative commentary and entertainment
- • Exclusive films and documentaries not available elsewhere
- • Bentkey provides a safe, ad-free space for kids
- • Podcast network is one of the largest in the U.S.
Cons
- • UI overhaul in 2024 added friction, according to users
- • No support for casting to TV or smart TV apps
- • Some paid subscribers report seeing unwanted AI-generated ads
- • Departure of popular host Candace Owens reduced value for some listeners
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Product Info
- Brand
- The Daily Wire
- Manufacturer
- The Daily Wire, LLC
- Category
- Streaming Service
- Released
- 2022
- Availability
- Available
- Founded
- 2015
- Founders
- Ben Shapiro, Jeremy Boreing, Caleb Robinson
- Headquarters
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Valuation (2025)
- Over $220 million
- Monthly Podcast Downloads (Ben Shapiro Show)
- 25 million
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