Live video on Substack, one year in

How creators made live video their own, and where it’s going next

Dec 17 • Zach @ Substack

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New: Livestreaming from desktop

Plus: enhanced clips and new data on how creators use clips to grow

Dec 4 • Zach @ Substack

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October 2025

Demystifying the feed

Why Substack has a feed, how to use it, and what we have learned from those who are building it.

Oct 27

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Our position on the Online Safety Act

Here’s how we’re complying with the U.K. and Australia’s new regulatory measures

Oct 20

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Culture, captured in real time

Turning cultural flashpoints into community moments on Substack

Oct 2

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September 2025

What makes a shopping newsletter?

Insights on craft and commerce from one of Substack's fastest growing categories

Sep 15

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A new growth chart and tools to help you grow faster

See what’s driving your growth and bring your external audience to your Substack

Sep 12 • Matt Klein

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August 2025

Now anyone can pay for a Substack subscription in iOS

We’re enabling in-app purchases—and introducing tools to protect your revenue, relationships, and control

Aug 18

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In-App Payments (IAP) FAQ

The Substack app drives more than 30% of all paid subscriptions, making it a major source of discovery and discussion.

Aug 18

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New on Substack: A/B testing for headlines, profile customization tools, and livestream updates

Drive post views, stand out, and connect with your audience

Aug 6 • Matt Klein

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July 2025

The Substack AI Report

We asked 2,000 Substack publishers how they’re using and thinking about AI. Here’s what we found.

Jul 24 • Arielle Swedback

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Live video on Substack: smarter, simpler, more discoverable

New tools for scheduling, clipping, and sharing make it easier to grow your audience with every livestream

Jul 2 • Zach @ Substack

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