# Substack app screens & user flows Lazyweb publishes a public search API over its indexed pages; the guide is at https://www.lazyweb.com/agent-access. Source: https://www.lazyweb.com/company/substack Source observed: 2026-10-08T02:44:56.759Z Last checked: 2026-10-08T02:44:56.759+00:00 Indexed: 2026-10-08T05:33:29.304+00:00 --- # Substack app screens & user flows We provide a design-research library entry for **Substack**, categorized under **News → Social & Community News**. It contains 49 Substack app screens covering sign-up and onboarding flows, with patterns related to paywalls, onboarding, search, notifications, messaging, and pricing. The entry was updated in May 2026. We offer access to 281k+ real app screens, user-flow examples, UI patterns, and product-design patterns for competitive analysis and benchmarking. Five of the 49 Substack screens are included here; 44 additional screens are available through [Lazyweb](https://www.lazyweb.com/product). ## Screenshots ![Substack app screenshot 1](https://zlfyzdmohcskkucuunmk.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/screenshots/uploaded_substack/main_tabs/compare/2026-05-28/1779952015181_00_Substack-20260528-070654-01.png) ![Substack app screenshot 2](https://zlfyzdmohcskkucuunmk.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/screenshots/uploaded_substack/compare/2026-01-29/1770996000341_t__-_1233.PNG) ![Substack app screenshot 3](https://zlfyzdmohcskkucuunmk.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/screenshots/uploaded_substack/compare/2026-01-29/1770995999630_t__-_1232.PNG) ![Substack app screenshot 4](https://zlfyzdmohcskkucuunmk.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/screenshots/uploaded_substack/compare/2026-01-29/1770995999183_t__-_1231.PNG) ![Substack app screenshot 5](https://zlfyzdmohcskkucuunmk.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/screenshots/uploaded_substack/compare/2026-01-29/1770995998317_t__-_1230.PNG) **Showing 5 of 49 app screens from Substack.** ## Substack overview Substack is described as a new-media app connecting people with creators, ideas, and communities. Its tagline is **“The app for independent voices.”** Users can subscribe to creators for free or upgrade to view original work and connect directly with writers, artists, and podcasters. The app includes ad-free videos and podcasts, short-form clips, video episodes, read-aloud articles, livestreams, and live group chats. Its subject areas include food, sports, politics, fashion, comedy, finance, and more. The stated user journey is: 1. Download the Substack app. 2. Claim a handle. 3. Explore the feed for notes, videos, and clips from creators. 4. Subscribe to favorites for free, tune into livestreams, and join private group chats. ## Company metadata | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Category | News | | Subcategory | Social & Community News | | Tagline | The app for independent voices | | Business model | Creator Monetization Take Rate, Subscription | | Product archetype | Social, Consumer | | Growth engine | Network effects (social graph), UGC / creator-led, Content-led / SEO, PR, Word of mouth | | Revenue (2024) | $37,000,000 | | Active users | 20,000,000 | | Money raised | $200,000,000 | | Public company | No | | Market leader | Yes | ### Substack links - [Website](https://www.substack.com) - [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/substack/id1581650857) - [X / Twitter](https://x.com/SubstackInc) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/substack) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/substack) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@substack) - [Crunchbase](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/substack) ## Substack user flows - [Sign up](https://www.lazyweb.com/flow/substack/sign-up) - [Onboarding](https://www.lazyweb.com/flow/substack/onboarding) ## More News companies - [Ap](https://www.lazyweb.com/company/ap) - [Apple News](https://www.lazyweb.com/company/apple-news) - [Axios](https://www.lazyweb.com/company/axios) - [Bbc](https://www.lazyweb.com/company/bbc) - [Bee](https://www.lazyweb.com/company/bee) - [Blind](https://www.lazyweb.com/company/blind) - [Bloomberg](https://www.lazyweb.com/company/bloomberg) - [Buzzfeed](https://www.lazyweb.com/company/buzzfeed) - [Browse all News companies](https://www.lazyweb.com/company/category/news) [Sign up for Lazyweb](https://www.lazyweb.com/product) to search every screen, flow, and UX pattern in one place. --- [Read this page’s summary](https://www.lazyweb.com/api/public/v1/page-tldr?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lazyweb.com%2Fcompany%2Fsubstack&trace=t_bc7e1c4e5b07) ## Ask a follow-up about this page Need a more specific answer? 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