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Alex O'Connor@alexoconnor
Followers89,596
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)69K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#18 Philosophy Bestsellers
Recommended by54
New recommenders, 30 days+20
Recommends1
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Alex O'Connor

87k88k89k90k91k92k Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 89,596

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When their recommendations started

Alex O'Connor

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Live recommendations by month started, last 24 months, Substack's dates. Outlined months are incomplete: Substack lists only the 50 newest recommenders.