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Heather Cox RichardsonLetters from an American
Followers3,531,361
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)3M+
Paid subscribersHundreds of thousands
Best board spot#1 Podcasts Bestsellers
Recommended by196
New recommenders, 30 days51+
Recommends18
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Heather Cox Richardson

3,450,0003,500,0003,550,0003,600,0003,650,000 Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 12 more days to fill this frame 3,531,361

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When their recommendations started

Heather Cox Richardson

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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.