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Will HaywardThe Will Hayward Newsletter
Followers16,537
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)15K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#30 World Politics Bestsellers
Recommended by50
New recommenders, 30 days+3
Recommends11
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Will Hayward

16,20016,40016,60016,80017,000 Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 12 more days to fill this frame 16,537

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When their recommendations started

Will Hayward

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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.