Kompas.com

Name

Kompas.com

Legal name

PT. Kompas Cyber Media

Website

https://kompas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital News Media

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Integrated Publishing Platforms (MPACAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines (MPAJAEAO), News & Public Affairs Syndication (MPABAMAF)

Keywords

• Digital news portal
• Online journalism
• News media platform
• Digital publishing
• Premium news subscription

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Advertising: Digital advertising including display ads, video ads, and sponsored content across the platform's high-traffic news pages
2. Premium Subscriptions (Kompas.com+, Kompas One): Subscription-based revenue providing ad-free experience and exclusive content access. Plans include various tiers at different price points.
3. Apresiasi Spesial (Reader Appreciation): Voluntary reader contributions to support journalism, processed through QRIS, GoPay, OVO, ShopeePay, Dana, and Astrapay
4. Events and Sponsorships: Event organization and sponsorship, such as LangkahEmas BSI (in partnership with Bank Syariah Indonesia), Nikah Fest, and other branded events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kompas.com is a digital-first Indonesian news portal that publishes breaking news, in-depth journalism, sports coverage (especially football/Bola), and editorial content across 30+ verticals including Technology, Automotive, Lifestyle, Money, Property, Education, Travel, and Islamic content (Cahaya). It distributes content via its website and iOS/Android apps under a freemium model, monetized through digital advertising, premium subscriptions (Kompas.com+/Kompas One), branded events/sponsorships, and voluntary reader contributions (Apresiasi Spesial).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KGNow: Video news platform and streaming service operated by the KG Media network
• Kompasiana
• Kompas TV
• VIK (Video Investigasi Kompas)
• JEO (Journalism, Evidence & Outreach)
• Cahaya
• Lestari

Products and services

• Kompas.com News Portal Flagship Indonesian online news portal offering breaking news, headlines, and in-depth coverage across 30+ verticals including Nasional, Global, Megapolitan, Regional, Politics, Economy, Technology, Automotive, Sports, Lifestyle, Travel, Property, Education, and Health. Targeted at the general Indonesian public as a free, ad-supported destination.
• Kompas.com Mobile App Official mobile application available on iOS and Android that delivers real-time news alerts, offline reading, and personalized content recommendations based on user interests. Targeted at Indonesian news consumers on smartphones and tablets.
• Kompas.com+ (Kompas Max) Premium monthly subscription service offering ad-free reading, exclusive premium content, faster access to breaking news, and premium features. Targeted at Indonesian readers willing to pay for an enhanced reading experience.
• Kompas One Annual premium subscription tier providing full access to premium articles, ad-free experience, and exclusive features spanning Kompas.id and related KG Media properties. Targeted at Indonesian readers seeking bundled premium content across the KG Media network.
• Kompas.id Premium digital publication offering in-depth journalism, feature articles, and investigative reporting, accessible via the Kompas One subscription bundle. Targeted at Indonesian readers seeking long-form, premium journalism.
• Kompasiana Community blogging and citizen-journalism platform allowing readers and writers to publish opinion pieces, personal stories, and citizen journalism alongside professional Kompas.com editorial. Targeted at Indonesian writers and engaged readers.
• KGNow! Video streaming channel and platform featuring news videos, live coverage, and video journalism content from the Kompas.com editorial team. Targeted at Indonesian viewers preferring video news content.
• Video Kompas (video.kompas.com) Video news platform featuring original video content, breaking news coverage, and multimedia storytelling across sports, politics, and lifestyle categories. Targeted at Indonesian audiences consuming video news.
• Peta Publik Public map feature providing real-time traffic updates, accident reports, demonstrations, natural disaster information, and emergency contact numbers for Indonesian cities. Targeted at Indonesian citizens needing live local situational information.
• JEO (Journalism, Evidence & Outreach) Data journalism and geographic information platform featuring visualizations of Jakarta environmental issues, climate data, and sustainability topics. Targeted at Indonesian readers, researchers, and policy audiences interested in data-driven environmental reporting.
• VIK (Video Investigasi Kompas) Investigative video unit producing long-form documentary and investigative video journalism content on major Indonesian social and political issues. Targeted at Indonesian viewers interested in deep investigative journalism.
• Cek Fakta (Fact-Check) IFCN-verified fact-checking initiative and platform that verifies the accuracy of news and information circulating online to combat misinformation. Targeted at Indonesian readers, media partners, and the broader public concerned with misinformation.
• Kompas Store Online merchandise store selling branded products, books, and collectibles from the KG Media network. Targeted at Kompas fans and brand-loyal Indonesian consumers.
• Kompas Play Interactive gaming and quiz platform featuring games and quizzes designed for reader engagement. Targeted at Kompas.com readers seeking interactive content experiences.
• Apresiasi Spesial Reader-support feature allowing users to voluntarily make micro-payments to financially support Kompas.com journalists and content creators, with optional messages, processed via QRIS, GoPay, OVO, ShopeePay, Dana, and Astrapay. Targeted at Indonesian readers who want to directly support trusted journalism.
• Ohayo Jepang Japan-focused content vertical covering Japanese culture, travel, food, and lifestyle topics for Indonesian audiences. Targeted at Indonesian readers interested in Japan-related travel and culture.
• LangkahEmas BSI (Kompas.com x Bank Syariah Indonesia event series) Co-branded event program and sponsorship series with Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) featuring gold prices, investment education, and event activities such as Nikah Fest, Gedebage Jazz Festival International, and the International Islamic Expo 2026. Targeted at Indonesian consumers interested in Islamic finance and gold investment.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partnership for LangkahEmas BSI program featuring gold prices on the platform, event sponsorships including Nikah Fest, Gedebage Jazz Festival International, International Islamic Expo 2026, and various Islamic finance-related events and content.
• KG Media NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of KG Media (Kompas Gramedia Digital Group) network including Harian Kompas (kompas.id), KompasTV, Kompasiana, KGNow!, Kontan, Sonora, Grid.ID, BolaSport.com, Parapuan, Tribunnews, Gramedia.com, and other media properties for cross-promotion and content syndication.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Detik.com: Indonesia's largest digital news portal, operating a similar multi-vertical, ad-and-subscription-supported model with broad national, sports, and lifestyle coverage. Directly comparable as the leading Indonesian online news destination and primary competitor for advertising and reader attention.
• CNN Indonesia: Indonesian arm of CNN offering national and international news with digital-first distribution. Comparable as a premium brand-positioned Indonesian news portal competing for advertising and audience share.
• Kumparan: Indonesia-based digital news and content platform with mobile-first design and community contribution model. Comparable as a digital-native Indonesian news competitor targeting similar audiences with a different UX approach.
• Tempo.co: Major Indonesian digital news outlet known for investigative journalism and premium subscription (Tempo Plus). Directly comparable as a trusted Indonesian news brand competing for the same ad budgets and premium subscriber base.
• Liputan6.com: Indonesian news portal under Emtek Group (SCTV/Indosiar parent) with broad coverage and strong video/news integration. Comparable as a multi-vertical Indonesian digital news platform with similar advertising-supported model.
• Suara.com: Indonesian digital news portal with broad multi-vertical coverage and mobile-first experience. Comparable as a direct competitor in the Indonesian online news space targeting similar mass-market and regional audiences.
• CNBC Indonesia: Indonesian business/finance-focused news portal under Trans Media. Comparable as a major Indonesian digital news destination competing for advertising budgets, particularly in the Money/financial verticals where Kompas.com also operates.
• Tribunnews.com: Indonesian news network under Kompas Gramedia group (sister property of Kompas.com) with extensive regional coverage. Directly comparable in business model and parent conglomerate, serving as the regional/mass-market counterpart to Kompas.com's national premium positioning.
• Republika Online (Republika.co.id): Indonesian online news outlet with strong Islamic/religious vertical coverage, similar to Kompas.com's Cahaya sub-brand. Comparable as a multi-vertical Indonesian news portal with advertising and subscription revenue streams.

Emerging players

• IDN Times: Indonesia-based millennial-targeted digital news and community platform with mobile-first distribution. Comparable as an emerging digital-native Indonesian news competitor focusing on younger demographics that Kompas.com's core base may gradually lose without adaptation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kompascom
• Facebookfacebook.com/KOMPAScom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kompas-com

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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