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The French VirologistAu Microb'scope
Followers73,637
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)71K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#10 Health & Wellness Bestsellers
Recommended by51
New recommenders, 30 days+4
Recommends4
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

The French Virologist

72k73k74k75k76k Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 73,637

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When their recommendations started

The French Virologist

1Oct 252Nov4Dec5Jan 269Feb6Mar5Apr3May3Jun2Jul5Aug2Sep4OctNov

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