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Pirate Wires@piratewires
Followers272,769
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)270K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#11 Technology Bestsellers
Recommended by52
New recommenders, 30 days+3
Recommends0
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Pirate Wires

265k270k275k280k Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 12 more days to fill this frame 272,769

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When their recommendations started

Pirate Wires

1Sep 251OctNovDecJan 26FebMar2Apr13May15Jun9Jul3Aug5Sep3OctNov

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