Best Reader-supported Newsletters Newsletters in 2026
NewsletterFIT tracks 13 newsletters that cover Reader-supported newsletters as a primary topic, 11 of them with posts in the last 90 days. By publicly shown subscriber count, the largest are A Word About... (25K), jacobbannon (19K) and Audrey’s list (2K).
Updated Nov 11, 2026 · sorted by publicly shown subscribers · methodology
- 1A Word About...25K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
Words. Words about words. Words about copyediting. The occasional cultural observation.
Likely audience: Book lovers
- 2jacobbannon19K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago
My personal Substack to connect with readers on a deeper level.
Likely audience: hardcore and metal music fans
- 3Audrey’s list2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: A personal fashion newsletter in which the author shares her aspirational autumn shopping wishlist, covering shoes, coats, trousers, and accessories from brands such as Khaite, Sézane, Miu Miu, Roseanna, Sœur, Stine Goy…
Likely audience: fashion enthusiasts
- 4Both/And1K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 30, 2026
From recent posts: Both/And publishes essays and reported pieces on Jewish history, Israeli politics, and Zionist thought. The newsletter covers topics including Jewish identity and modernity, Israeli legislation and military courts…
Likely audience: Middle East policy observers
- 5
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
This is the official substack for "50 Years in the Dungeon" a livestream show celebrating a half-century of tabletop roleplaying games. Hosted by award-winning cartoonist and game designer Stan!
Likely audience: tabletop RPG fans
- 6
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago
the spirited70something is a place where I can go a bit wilder and multi-disciplinary around being in my 70s, writing poems, being in a Living Apart Together relationship between London and North Wales, a rebel…
Likely audience: poets
- 7
SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago
On publishing, cookbooks and food writing
Likely audience: food writers
- 8
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago
Velha in progress - growing old, literary impressions and inventions - being others
Likely audience: readers of literary and political essays
- 9
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago
Letter Surprises Sent with Love
Likely audience: newsletter subscribers
- 10
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago
This is where I document my work - from a journey building ChatGPT4's best company to start with 1,000 USD to Crafted, a company that combines tech and coaching for busy senior leaders looking to grow their thought…
Likely audience: founders
- 11
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago
Heart-led inspiration for reclaiming your sovereignty, living an authentic life, and achieving aligned success in your creative endeavors.
Likely audience: newsletter subscribers
- 12
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 53 days ago
From recent posts: The author reflects on spending time gardening in her new Portland yard after moving from Philadelphia, sharing personal updates about settling in, reconnecting with an old friend, and cooking with her children.
Likely audience: home gardeners
- 13
Substacklast post Jun 14, 2026
Healing begins from within. Nourished Inside Out is dedicated to helping you rebuild, grow, and thrive after unhealthy relationships. Hosted by Aneta, a passionate advocate for self-love and empowerment, each episode…
Likely audience: wellness enthusiasts
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- This Week:…50 Years in the Dungeon
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- A few…A Word About...
- Food for…Well Read & Well Fed