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Tim MakThe Counteroffensive with Tim Mak
Followers289,970
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)143K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#2 International Bestsellers
Recommended by83
New recommenders, 30 days+5
Recommends28
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Tim Mak

280k285k290k295k300k Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 289,970

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When their recommendations started

Tim Mak

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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.