to clerk for the off layer. I actually don't think I asked it to use clerk.
Clerk
Drop-in authentication, user management and session handling for web and mobile apps. Free tier; paid from ~$25/month.
first seen 11 Jun 2026
4mentions
3creators
75%organic
1×sponsored
Who actually uses Clerk
From tracked mentions across YouTube, podcasts, X and newsletters. Active = mentioned in the last 120 days.
- Fireship4.2M reach · since 29 May 20261×
- Theo Browne541k reach · since 19 May 20262×
- Jack Herrington211k reach · since 1 Jun 20261×
- ByteByteGodormant1.4M reach · since 6 Nov 20252×
The receipts
Verbatim quotes, ≤120 characters, linked to the second they were said.
if you wanna set up authentication, you can use something like Clerk.
Clerk's new CLI sets up end-to-end auth for your entire app.
Thank you Clerk for sponsoring! Check them out at
Build better full-stack authentication and user management with Clerk
Build better full-stack authentication and user management with Clerk
Is there a newer or better tool?
No tracked creator has switched away from Clerk. Here are the other tools creators reach for in Developer Tools.
Alternatives in Developer Tools
FAQ
Do creators actually use Clerk, or is it sponsored?+
Of 4 tracked Clerk mentions with receipts, 3 are organic (genuine workflow use), 1 sponsored — 75% organic. Every mention is labelled by source, and payment never changes the ranking.
What is Clerk?+
Drop-in authentication, user management and session handling for web and mobile apps.
Is Clerk free?+
Clerk — Free tier; paid from ~$25/month.
Which creators use Clerk?+
Creators tracked in the developer tools category — see the receipts on this page.