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John SchindlerTOP SECRET UMBRA
Followers12,403
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)10K+
Paid subscribers100+ badge
Best board spot#62 News Bestsellers
Recommended by51
New recommenders, 30 days+2
Recommends0
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

John Schindler

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When their recommendations started

John Schindler

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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.