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Spec sheet

Purpose
Medium describes itself as a home for human stories and ideas where people can read and write.Read 11 Oct 2026 · medium.com
Audience
Medium says over 100 million people connect and share their wisdom on the platform each month.Read 11 Oct 2026 · medium.com
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · medium.com
Integrations
The editor supports URL-based embeds from third-party providers, including GitHub Gists, CodePen, SoundCloud, Google Drive, and Airtable.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.medium.com
Support
Medium’s Help Center provides product guides and lets users submit a request for help.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.medium.com
Account age requirement
Medium’s Terms of Service say users must be at least 13 years old to use the services.Read 11 Oct 2026 · policy.medium.com
Blog analytics
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · medium.com
Built-in memberships
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · medium.com
Custom domain
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · medium.com
Distribution
Published stories can reach followers and email subscribers and may also be recommended through Medium’s feeds, emails, topic pages, and apps.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.medium.com
Earnings criteria
Members-only stories earn when a member reads for 30 seconds or more, and earnings may increase with longer reads and positive interactions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · medium.com
Embed limit
Medium does not support Instagram embeds or embedding content using embed code, and it does not allow users to run scripts on the site.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.medium.com
Importing
The import tool can bring in a story from another site, backdate it to its original date, and add a canonical link; users must have the right to import the content.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.medium.com
Post scheduling
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · medium.com
Reader features
Membership includes access to member-only stories, audio narrations, offline reading in the Medium app, and a Mastodon community.Read 11 Oct 2026 · medium.com
Security and privacy
Medium’s terms direct users to its Privacy Policy for details about how it collects, uses, shares, and processes information.Read 11 Oct 2026 · policy.medium.com
Theme customization
basicRead 22 Sep 2026 · medium.com
Writer earnings
The Partner Program shares a portion of membership dues when Medium members read a writer’s stories.Read 11 Oct 2026 · medium.com
Writing and publishing
Medium says its publishing tools let writers create and contribute to publications and connect a custom domain to their profile.Read 11 Oct 2026 · medium.com

Plans and prices

Medium Member $35 a year $50$35 for 1 year; then $50/year Read member-only stories · support writers · audio narrations · offline reading · Mastodon community · custom domain · create publications Read 11 Oct 2026 · medium.com
Friend of Medium $105 a year $150$105 for 1 year; then $150/year All Medium member benefits · writers earn 4x when you read their stories · TK writing app · share member-only stories · custom app icons Read 11 Oct 2026 · medium.com

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