The New York Times is a daily newspaper founded in 1852 in New York City with a circulation of over 1.6 million readers. It has the largest metropolitan readership in the US and is the third largest newspaper overall behind The Wall Street Journal and USA Today. The Times launched its online presence in 1996 and now receives over 30 million unique visitors per month, making it the most popular online newspaper. It has developed various digital applications including the Times Reader and apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.