The Free Press
Investor Due Diligence Report
by The Free Press
substackPolitics
A new media company built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of American journalism. Click to read The Free Press.
Investor Due Diligence Report
by The Free Press
A new media company built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of American journalism. Click to read The Free Press.
7
N/A
Pricing
$10/mo
$100/yr annual option
$8
~1 est. paid subs
$4/mo – $12/mo(±50%)
231.7
146.9
5408.86%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Daily
43.4 posts/week
92/100
Very Consistent (~1.0d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulwark | 1M | N/A | $12/mo | substack |
| Pete Buttigieg's Substack | 982K | +0.1% | Free | substack |
| Meidas+ | 885K | -0.1% | $10/mo | substack |
| Drop Site News | 816K | -0.1% | $12/mo | substack |
| Zeteo |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 2 | N/A | — |
| May 2026 | 2 | N/A | — |
| Jun 2026 | 5 | N/A | — |
| Sep 2026 | 9 | $7.95 | — |
| Oct 2026 | 7 | $7.95 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Operates on custom domain (www.thefp.com)
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Audience Concentration
Hit-driven — top post engagement 3x+ above average
Subscriber threshold
7 subscribers — below the 7K category median (based on 278 newsletters)
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Pricing position
$10/mo vs $6/mo category median (629 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | $10 | $100 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 100/100 | 30% |
| Publishing Consistency | 89/100 | 10% |
| 714K |
| +0.1% |
| $12/mo |
| substack |
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier