Compare Substack writers

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AlterNet AmericaAlternet America
Followers79,431
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)77K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#40 News Bestsellers
Recommended by55
New recommenders, 30 days+8
Recommends4
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

AlterNet America

77k78k79k80k81k Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 12 more days to fill this frame 79,431

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When their recommendations started

AlterNet America

3Apr 26May17Jun14Jul5Aug7Sep9OctNov

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