Distraction-free editor
Formats stories, embeds media, and saves drafts automatically
Writing & Content
Social Media
News & Reading
Medium
Writers, independent experts, and curious readers use Medium to publish polished articles quickly and reach people beyond an audience they already own.
Runs on
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Overview
What is Medium?
Publishing without setup
Medium provides a focused editor, hosted author profiles, and built-in distribution without requiring a CMS. Publications can gather several contributors under one identity, while tags and recommendations help posts circulate. Branding, layout control, and audience ownership remain limited compared with operating an independent site.
A practical way in
- Write first: formatting stays out of the way.
- Choose distribution: publish independently or submit to a relevant publication.
- Build interaction: respond to readers, follow writers, and review story statistics.
Reading plans
| Plan | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Free | Publishing and limited reading |
| Member | Unlimited member-only stories, about $5 monthly |
| Friend | Higher support for writers, about $15 monthly |
Publishing is free. Eligible writers can join the Partner Program and earn from member engagement, though income varies sharply by topic, reach, and reading activity.
Capabilities
Key features
Multi-author publications
Collects contributors and stories under a shared publication
Partner Program earnings
Pays eligible writers from paying-member engagement
Story performance stats
Tracks views, reads, followers, and traffic sources
Reader interaction tools
Supports highlights, responses, claps, follows, and private notes
Canonical story imports
Republishes existing posts while preserving the original URL
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