MediumGet, got worseUS
Medium removes the three free monthly reads of metered stories
What changed
- Nonmember paywalled-story allowance
- Was Before: 3 metered stories/month
- After: Membership or a Friend Link required
What this means for you
Medium removes the three free monthly reads of metered stories.
What you can do
How we know
The official retrospective contrasts three free metered reads with the new member-only paywall.
Sources
Full research notes
The official September 18 retrospective says Medium has “recently changed” its paywall. Previously, nonmembers could read three metered stories monthly; author-paywalled stories now require membership, except when shared through a Friend Link. Free stories remain free. The article establishes an upper bound, not the exact earlier rollout day.
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