During June 2009 the website passed 1 million views for the first time, attracting a record figure of 1,001,705 coupled with another record of 71,068 unique visitors. The increase in visitor numbers was said to have been boosted by interest in the Isle of Wight Council election results and Isle of Wight Festival coverage. The Isle of Wight County Press passed its 3 million online viewers in January 2013.
In June 2009, the website hit one million views, with a record-breaking 1,001,705 visitors and 71,068 unique visitors. This surge was fueled by interest surrounding Isle of Wight Council elections and the Isle of Wight Festival. The Isle of Wight County Press surpassed three million online viewers in January 2013.