Best Substack Paid Subscriptions Newsletters in 2026

NewsletterFIT tracks 8 newsletters that cover Substack paid subscriptions as a primary topic, 7 of them with posts in the last 90 days. By publicly shown subscriber count, the largest are The I’ve Had It Substack (115K), Jagged Time Lapse (3K) and States of Play by Sam Olsen (2K).

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · sorted by publicly shown subscribers · methodology

  1. 1

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    Jennifer Welch & Angie “Pumps” Sullivan are back and they’ve HAD it. The premium hub for the "I've Had It" podcast, including spicy takes and rants you won't get anywhere else. Welcome to the cult.

    Likely audience: political commentators

  2. 2
    Jagged Time Lapse3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Jagged Time Lapse publishes a rotating mix of podcast episode summaries, personal essays on topics like real estate and horror films, and music reviews ranging from indie rock to jazz. The publication targets music…

    Likely audience: Music fans

  3. 3

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: States of Play by Sam Olsen publishes analysis of geopolitics and technology, with recent issues examining how Chinese cinema projects national ambitions, the shifting dynamics of China-US scientific collaboration, and…

    Likely audience: geopolitics analysts

  4. 4
    Thomas Jay Oord2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Thomas Jay Oord publishes a Systematic Theology of Love on Substack, offering essays on divine revelation, perception, and love-based theology. The author also runs a subscription model for early access to upcoming…

    Likely audience: Substack subscribers

  5. 5

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: The newsletter publishes personal essays on confidence and self-image, focusing on women rebuilding intrinsic values and navigating personal branding. It integrates image consulting and coaching frameworks, with recent…

    Likely audience: women seeking confidence and career clarity

  6. 6

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: The author reflects on a personal, non-traditional Christianity that embraces mythic, mystical, and plural interpretations of Jesus while questioning the historical reality of the figure. The piece argues that faith doe…

    Likely audience: spiritual seekers

  7. 7

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 20, 2026

    Unapologetically baked in the kitchen. This is the place for recipes, travel itineraries and tips, and other fun news!

    Likely audience: budget-conscious shoppers

  8. 8

    Substacklast post Feb 11, 2026

    The Autism Community. Participation optional. Community guaranteed.

    Likely audience: paid Substack members

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