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substackMedia
The fastest-growing people powered news network in America. Investigative journalism, analysis and Capitol Hill reporting.
259K
15.4K paid
-5.1%
Insufficient data
29 of 30 days needed
Pricing
$8/mo
$80/yr annual option
$98K
15.4K paid subs
$98K/mo – $98K/mo(±0%)
34.6
412.8
0.17%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Daily
14.5 posts/week
100/100
Very Consistent (~1.0d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steady | 540K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Big Think | 428K | +0.8% | $15/mo | substack |
| Seymour Hersh | 238K | N/A | $6/mo | substack |
| FactsHQ | 137K | N/A | $7/mo | substack |
| Behind The Headlines |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 260K | $98,389.2 | — |
| Apr 2026 | 260K | $98,389.2 | ~0% |
| May 2026 | 264K | $99,902.88 | ~0% |
| Jun 2026 | 280.5K | $106,148.4 | +6.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 285K | $107,852.88 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Uses substack platform
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
259K subscribers — above the 3K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 10 similar-size peers in Media have paid tiers
Pricing position
$8/mo vs $6/mo category median (850 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $8 | $80 |
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.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 92/100 | 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 100/100 | 25% |
| Growth Consistency | 0/100 | 15% |
| Publishing Consistency | 100/100 | 10% |
| 113K |
| N/A |
| $8/mo |
| substack |
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier