What is a Substack Bestseller badge?

Substack Bestseller badges are for writers and are based on the number of paid subscribers a publication has at that time.

You may notice different colored badges next to a writer's name:

  • Purple: tens of thousands of paid subscribers

  • Orange: thousands of paid subscribers

  • White: hundreds of paid subscribers

A badge can appear on multiple surfaces such as a publication's welcome page, post byline, a Substack profile, or in the comments section.

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How do I hide a bestseller badge from my name and Substack profile?

If you don't want a Substack Bestseller badge to appear next to your name, you can hide this in your Profile settings.

1. Sign into your Substack account and click on your profile icon and select your name in the menu.

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2. Click on "Edit profile".

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3. Scroll to the Privacy section and check the toggle next to "Bestseller badge".

  • If the toggle is green, the badge will appear next to your name
  • If the toggle is gray, the badge will not appear next to your name

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Tip: To hide your badge, click on the toggle from the right to the left.

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