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Benjamin HiesDigital Citizen
Followers6,225
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)4.5K+
Paid subscribers100+ badge
Best board spot#42 International Bestsellers
Recommended by47
New recommenders, 30 days+4
Recommends9
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Benjamin Hies

6.1k6.2k6.3k6.4k Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 6,225

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When their recommendations started

Benjamin Hies

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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.