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Substack app analytics for February 1

Substack

Substack

  • Substack Inc.
  • Google Play Store
  • Free
  • News & Magazines
Substack is a new media app that connects you with the creators, ideas, and communities you care about most. + Support the creators you love: Subscribe for free or upgrade to view original work and connect directly with your favorite writers, artists, and podcasters. + Enjoy ad-free videos and podcasts: Access short-form clips, video episodes, and read-aloud articles without interruptions. + Connect in real time: Join livestreams and live group chats, where top creators bring their biggest supporters into their world. + Explore independent ideas: Discover bold opinions and engaging views across food, sports, politics, fashion, comedy, finance, and more. How it works: 1. Download the Substack app. 2. Claim your handle. 3. Explore the feed to enjoy notes, videos, and clips from creators. 4. Subscribe to your favorites for free, tune into their livestreams and join private group chats.
Substack

Substack Usage Rank

The usage rank is based on Similarweb's algorithm that calculates current installs and active users over a 28-day period.

All Categories in
Germany#920
News & Magazines in
Germany#26

Daily active users

Analyze usage patterns of Substack users by viewing Substack downloads and daily active users over time.

Users

Analyze usage patterns of Substack users by viewing Substack downloads and daily active users over time.

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Substack Ranking Stats Over Time

Similarweb's Usage Rank & Google Play Store Rank for Substack

Usage Rank
Store Rank

Rank

Substack Ranking by Country

Counties in which Substack has the highest ranking in its main categories


Users Interests & Top Categories

Top categories and apps used by Substack users

Top categories
Affinity
Top apps within the category
More apps
15%
Google Calendar
Claude by Anthropic
Ratio: Productivity Homescreen
Pro Launcher. Productive You.
Todoist: To Do List & Calendar
12%
Gmail
Signal Private Messenger
Brave Private Web Browser, VPN
Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out
WhatsApp Messenger
8%
The Economist - World News
NYTimes: US and Global News
Pocket Casts - Podcast App
X
Financial Times: Business News
7%
Clock
Google Play services
Phone by Google
Google
Reading Lamp (Non-Profit)

Top Competitors & Alternative Apps

Apps with a high probability of being used by the same users, from the same store.

Medium

Medium

A Medium Corporation

Goodreads: Book Reviews

Goodreads: Book Reviews

Goodreads

TED Talks: Watch and Learn

TED Talks: Watch and Learn

TED Conferences LLC

Quora: the knowledge platform

Quora: the knowledge platform

Quora, Inc.

Substack VS.

February 1, 2026