Linked in the description for Substack
Substack
Newsletter and media platform where writers publish free or paid posts, podcasts, video and Notes. No upfront cost — the platform takes roughly 10% of paid subscriptions — with a recommendation network that drives subscriber growth. Free to publish; Substack keeps ~10% of paid subscription revenue.
first seen 11 Feb 2026
1mentions
1creators
100%organic
Who actually uses Substack
From tracked mentions across YouTube, podcasts, X and newsletters. Active = mentioned in the last 120 days.
- Think School6.1M reach · since 13 Jun 20261×
- Lex Fridmandormant5.0M reach · since 19 Sept 20251×
- AI Explaineddormant430k reach · since 23 Dec 20251×
The receipts
Verbatim quotes, ≤120 characters, linked to the second they were said.
Linked in the description for Substack
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Is there a newer or better tool?
No tracked creator has switched away from Substack. Here are the other tools creators reach for in Email & Newsletters.
Alternatives in Email & Newsletters
FAQ
Do creators actually use Substack, or is it sponsored?+
Of 1 tracked Substack mentions with receipts, 1 are organic (genuine workflow use) — 100% organic. Every mention is labelled by source, and payment never changes the ranking.
What is Substack?+
Substack is a publishing platform for newsletters, podcasts and video where writers monetize through paid subscriptions.
Is Substack free?+
Publishing on Substack is free; the platform takes about 10% of paid subscription revenue, plus payment processing fees.
Which creators use Substack?+
Creators tracked in the email-newsletters category — see the receipts on this page.