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McSweeney's Internet Tendency
@mcsweeneysinternettendencyTracked since May 2026
Observed Aug 7, 2026 · staleModeled revenue
Creating daily humor almost every day.
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Paid members
2,119
0.3% · 30 days
Total audience
5,021
incl. free followers
Estimated monthly gross
$12.7K
$6.4K–$19.1K modeled range
Starting price
$3/mo
7 membership tiers
Membership tiers
Pricing and benefits captured publicly
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$0/moFreePublic prices and benefits only
$3/moDecorative Gourd TierOur undying gratitude
Your name forever memorialized on McSweeney's Internet Tendency's Patreon Donor Wall of Fame page
$5/moBronze Gourd TierYour name on McSweeney's Internet Tendency's Patreon Donor Wall of Fame pageBaroness Elsa Schraeder-Level access to our exclusive Patreon page, featuring updates from Chris, our well-meaning and unfashionably attired editor, interviews with our writers, and content calls.A reusable 10% off discount code at our store
$10/moSilver Gourd TierAll previous awardsConquering Wi-Fi Hero Level access to our Patreon page, featuring interviews with Tendency contributors old and new, special calls for Tendency content from our editorA reusable 15% discount code at our storeAn additional 10% discount code at our store for buying all gourd-themed merchandise, the Latke Color-Changing Mug, and The McSweeney's Advent Calendar.
$20/moGold Gourd TierAll previous rewardsTwo Patreon-only eBook humor collections, Popular Selections from McSweeney's Internet Tendency and Keep On Scrollin' Don't Stop, which feature favorite pieces from our siteA reusable 20% discount code at our storeAn additional 20% discount code at our store for buying all gourd-themed merchandise, the Latke Color-Changing Mug, and The McSweeney's Advent Calendar.
$30/moClassic White Gourd Mug TierAll previous rewardsTwo Patreon-only eBook humor collections, Popular Selections from McSweeney's Internet Tendency and Keep On Scrollin' Don't Stop, which feature favorite pieces from our siteA reusable 20% discount code at our storeAn additional 30% discount code at our store for buying all gourd-themed merchandise, the Latke Color-Changing Mug, and The McSweeney's Advent Calendar.A complimentary Classic White "It's Decorative Gourd Season!" mug
$50/moPlatinum Gourd TierAll previous awardsA one-time use 50% discount code at our storeAn additional 50% discount code at our store for buying all gourd-themed merchandise, the Latke Color-Changing Mug, and The McSweeney's Advent Calendar.A Patreon-only McSweeney’s Internet Tendency T-shirt A complimentary Patreon-exclusive "It's Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfucks" tote bag. (NOTE: The tote is only offered at this tier until October 1, 2021. After then it will only be available at a higher tier.)
Growth signals — McSweeney's Internet Tendency
+0.3%
Membership2,119 paid members · past 30 days
2.1K2.1K2.1K
May 202615 weeks trackedNow
McSweeney's Internet Tendency2.1K members · $12.7K/mo
The chart only uses McSweeney's Internet Tendency's observed public history. Comparison peers are listed below, but comparable trend series are not available yet.
Creator comparisons
5 creators shownWhere McSweeney's Internet Tendency ranks
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Paid members in Recommended cohort
A focused cohort chosen from content relevance, category, audience, pricing, and cadence. Changing the rank metric does not change who belongs in this cohort.
Ranking data · includes stale rows| Rank | Creator and why included | Paid members | Gap vs McSweeney's Internet Tendency | Freshness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Seanan McGuireWritingContent relevance + business context | 3,529 | 1.4K more | Aug 7, 2026 |
| #2 | McSweeney's Internet TendencyProfileWritingPaid members position in Recommended cohort | 2,119 | Reference | Aug 7, 2026Stale |
| #3 |  KWatrousCeramicsWritingContent relevance + business context | 1,346 | 773 fewer | Aug 5, 2026 |
| #4 |  Dumb RunnerWritingContent relevance + business context | 624 | 1.5K fewer | Aug 4, 2026 |
| #5 |  Chesca HauseWritingContent relevance + business context | 622 | 1.5K fewer | Aug 4, 2026 |
The rank uses the full fixed cohort. This table shows up to five creators around McSweeney's Internet Tendency; the coverage summary above still counts everyone.
What they publish
Recent posts
737Profile posts5 postsLast month100%Members-only
Previews available for 34 of 737 posts
Article Latest post$3 tier & upThat Was The Week That Was on McSweeney's Internet Tendency2 hours ago
2 hours ago 0 likes 0 commentsAmerica's Top Tendency Countdown for July 2026Hello, patrons! Time to return to the charts to see what our most-read pieces of July 2026 were. This month's list has two carryovers from June's. Which pieces are they? On with the countdown to find out!...Image2 days ago at Aug 7 crawl$3 tier & up 0 0That Was the Week That Was on McSweeney's Internet TendencyJuly 31ArticleJuly 31$3 tier & up 0 0Content Calls for August 2026July 28 Here's a list of events coming up in August that might make good subjects for humor/satire pieces. As always, submissions don't necessarily have to be directly about the things listed, but related in some way. Pieces that connect to the current political/cultural stories are especially welcome, but we're happy to read anything you come up with. Just be sure to follow our submission guidelines. Send your efforts to websubmissions@mcsweeneys.net. If your holiday/event occurs within three days, send it to timelysubmissions@mcsweeneys.net... When you become a member, you get instant access to exclusive postsArticleJuly 28$3 tier & up 0 0That Was the Week That Was on McSweeney's Internet TendencyJuly 24ArticleJuly 24$3 tier & up 0 0That Was the Week That Was on McSweeney's Internet TendencyHappy Friday, patrons. Here are some of the new pieces we published this week on the Tendency...ArticleJuly 17$3 tier & up 0 0That Was the Week That Was on McSweeney's Internet TendencyHello, patrons! The weekend is mercifully just about here, so time to recap the week on the Tendency. As always, click on the title to read the pieces in full.'...ArticleJuly 10$3 tier & up 0 0America's Top Tendency Countdown for June 2026Hello, patrons. Sorry we're a little late with this month's countdown; we got swept up in all the 250th birthday hubbub, what with all its various disasters and debacles. That's America for you, amirite? This month's countdown sees one holdover from the previous countdown. Which piece is it? On with the countdown to find out!...ArticleJuly 7$3 tier & up 0 0Just in Time for July 4th, Here Are Some of Our Favorite Patriotic-Themed Posts on McSweeney's Internet TendencyNo public preview was captured for this post.ArticleJuly 2$3 tier & up 0 0Join to unlock 2 1 Share Gift LockedNo public preview was captured for this post.Article5d ago$3 tier & up 0 1That Was the Week That Was on McSweeney's Internet TendencyHello, patrons! Here are some of our offerings from this past week on the Tendency. Click on the titles to read the pieces in full...ArticleJune 26$3 tier & up 0 0Content Calls for July 2026June 24 Here's a list of events coming up in July that might make good subjects for humor/satire pieces. Submissions don't necessarily have to be directly about these things, but related in some way. As always, pieces that connect to the current political/ cultural/ EVERYTHING climate are welcome, but we're happy to read anything you come up with. Just be sure to follow our submission guidelines. Send your efforts to websubmissions@mcsweeneys.net. If your holiday/event occurs within three days, send it to timelysubmissions@mcsweeneys.net. -- Chris... When you become a member, you get instant access to exclusive posArticleJune 24$3 tier & up 0 0
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