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Summary

The article presents an analysis of the top 20 Medium publications featured in March 2022, examining their topics, formatting, and reader engagement metrics.

Abstract

In March 2022, Medium featured 307 stories, with the top 20 publications accounting for a significant portion of these features. Index led with 29 stories, followed by GEN and OneZero. The analysis delves into the word count, reading time, claps, and responses for each publication's stories, providing insights into the most common topics and engagement levels. The report aims to inform writers about the content that Medium's editorial team prioritizes and offers a glimpse into the diverse range of topics that resonate with readers. It also encourages readers to engage with the content by clapping and responding, thereby indicating its value to the writing community.

Opinions

  • The author believes that understanding which stories are featured can help writers grasp what Medium's editorial team values.
  • There is an emphasis on the importance of reader engagement, as indicated by metrics such as claps and responses.
  • The author suggests that the data provided could be beneficial for writers looking to increase their visibility on Medium.
  • The article implies that consistency in featuring certain publications may indicate Medium's editorial preferences or the publications' effectiveness in engaging readers.
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The Most Featured Publications on Medium in March 2022 — An Analysis

Of all 307 of the stories featured by Medium in March 2022, these were the publications they were sourced from.

In this report, we will take a look at the top 20 publications that had their stories featured on Medium’s homepage the most in March, 2022. We will examine the formatting — word count, story length, and topics — used by the writers as well as engagement metrics, such as claps and responses.

There were 65 publications that had their stories featured by Medium in March, so after the top 20, we will take a brief look at the remaining 45 publications. Along the way, we’ll see a graph of the stats from the top 20 publications in order to see how they stack up against one another.

Who am I?

I’m a software engineer who knows how to obtain, process, and report data efficiently. As a writer, I’ve set my eyes on Medium’s featured stories to help myself and other writers understand what Medium’s editorial team prioritizes. I will do my best to summarize my findings in a series of articles. You can follow me and the Writers Guild publication to stay alert.

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Let’s dive into the data from March!

#1. Index

There were twenty-nine stories from Index featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 9.45% of all stories featured during March. The stories of Index were curated across fifteen topics, including Self, Work, and Leadership. The most frequent topic was Self, which appeared in twenty-nine stories.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from Index to feature on their homepage was 2,823. The minimum number of words was 610. The average number of words was 1,238.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 5 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 12 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 3 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 33,918 claps for stories published in Index. The applause came from 2,742 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 1,170
  • Maximum number of claps: 3,367
  • Minimum number of claps: 106

There was a total of 509 responses received on stories published on Index.

  • Average number of responses: 18
  • Maximum number of responses: 55
  • Minimum number of responses: 3

Sample of stories

#2. GEN

There were twenty-six stories from GEN featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 8.47% of all stories featured during March. The stories of GEN were curated across twenty-one topics, including Culture, Creativity, and Humor. The most frequent topic was Culture, which appeared in twenty-six stories.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from GEN to feature on their homepage was 6,893. The minimum number of words was 441. The average number of words was 1,478.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 6 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 27 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 2 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 22,122 claps for stories published in GEN. The applause came from 1,685 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 851
  • Maximum number of claps: 3,479
  • Minimum number of claps: 66

There was a total of 372 responses received on stories published on GEN.

  • Average number of responses: 14
  • Maximum number of responses: 50
  • Minimum number of responses: 2

Sample of stories

#3. OneZero

There were fifteen stories from OneZero featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 4.89% of all stories featured during March. The stories of OneZero were curated across twenty-seven topics, including Digital Life, Culture, and Psychology. The most frequent topic was Digital Life, which appeared in fifteen stories.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from OneZero to feature on their homepage was 3,858. The minimum number of words was 511. The average number of words was 1,366.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 6 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 15 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 2 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 13,783 claps for stories published in OneZero. The applause came from 1,329 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 919
  • Maximum number of claps: 3,373
  • Minimum number of claps: 77

There was a total of 227 responses received on stories published on OneZero.

  • Average number of responses: 15
  • Maximum number of responses: 63
  • Minimum number of responses: 1

Sample of stories

#4. Elemental

There were fourteen stories from Elemental featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 4.56% of all stories featured during March. The stories of Elemental were curated across fourteen topics, including Mental Health, Self, and Science. The most frequent topic was Mental Health, which appeared in fourteen stories.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from Elemental to feature on their homepage was 1,380. The minimum number of words was 828. The average number of words was 1,073.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 4 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 5 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 3 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 11,626 claps for stories published in Elemental. The applause came from 1,170 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 830
  • Maximum number of claps: 1,476
  • Minimum number of claps: 243

There was a total of 174 responses received on stories published on Elemental.

  • Average number of responses: 12
  • Maximum number of responses: 32
  • Minimum number of responses: 2

Sample of stories

#5. Marker

There were thirteen stories from Marker featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 4.23% of all stories featured during March. The stories of Marker were curated across nineteen topics, including Digital Life, Marketing, and Social Media. The most frequent topic was Digital Life, which appeared in thirteen stories.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from Marker to feature on their homepage was 3,953. The minimum number of words was 647. The average number of words was 1,563.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 6 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 15 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 3 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 9,703 claps for stories published in Marker. The applause came from 1,227 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 746
  • Maximum number of claps: 2,317
  • Minimum number of claps: 97

There was a total of 167 responses received on stories published on Marker.

  • Average number of responses: 13
  • Maximum number of responses: 44
  • Minimum number of responses: 1

Sample of stories

#6. Forge

There were thirteen stories from Forge featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 4.23% of all stories featured during March. The stories of Forge were curated across sixteen topics, including Mindfulness, Productivity, and Self. The most frequent topic was Mindfulness, which appeared in thirteen stories.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from Forge to feature on their homepage was 1,721. The minimum number of words was 428. The average number of words was 1,164.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 5 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 7 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 2 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 12,937 claps for stories published in Forge. The applause came from 1,364 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 995
  • Maximum number of claps: 2,677
  • Minimum number of claps: 271

There was a total of 179 responses received on stories published on Forge.

  • Average number of responses: 14
  • Maximum number of responses: 30
  • Minimum number of responses: 4

Sample of stories

#7. An Injustice!

There were eight stories from An Injustice! featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 2.61% of all stories featured during March. The stories of An Injustice! were curated across sixteen topics, including Sports, LGBTQIA, and Social Media. The most frequent topic was Sports, which appeared in eight stories.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from An Injustice! to feature on their homepage was 2,621. The minimum number of words was 370. The average number of words was 1,455.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 6 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 10 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 4 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 12,811 claps for stories published in An Injustice!. The applause came from 719 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 1,601
  • Maximum number of claps: 3,857
  • Minimum number of claps: 59

There was a total of 132 responses received on stories published on An Injustice!.

  • Average number of responses: 17
  • Maximum number of responses: 41
  • Minimum number of responses: 1

Sample of stories

#8. Human Parts

There were six stories from Human Parts featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 1.95% of all stories featured during March. The stories of Human Parts were curated across twelve topics, including Nonfiction, Family, and Parenting. The most frequent topic was Nonfiction, which appeared in six stories.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from Human Parts to feature on their homepage was 1,691. The minimum number of words was 918. The average number of words was 1,286.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 6 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 7 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 4 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 8,351 claps for stories published in Human Parts. The applause came from 603 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 1,392
  • Maximum number of claps: 2,653
  • Minimum number of claps: 329

There was a total of 92 responses received on stories published on Human Parts.

  • Average number of responses: 15
  • Maximum number of responses: 31
  • Minimum number of responses: 4

Sample of stories

#9. Debugger

There were four stories from Debugger featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 1.30% of all stories featured during March. The stories of Debugger were curated across fifteen topics, including Productivity, Self, and Work. The most frequent topic was Productivity, which appeared in four stories.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from Debugger to feature on their homepage was 1,997. The minimum number of words was 1,056. The average number of words was 1,688.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 7 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 8 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 5 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 3,509 claps for stories published in Debugger. The applause came from 376 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 877
  • Maximum number of claps: 1,854
  • Minimum number of claps: 210

There was a total of 39 responses received on stories published on Debugger.

  • Average number of responses: 10
  • Maximum number of responses: 18
  • Minimum number of responses: 1

Sample of stories

#10. The Ukrainian View

There were four stories from The Ukrainian View featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 1.30% of all stories featured during March. The stories of The Ukrainian View were curated across three topics, including World, History, and Family. The most frequent topic was World, which appeared in four stories.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from The Ukrainian View to feature on their homepage was 1,336. The minimum number of words was 866. The average number of words was 1,095.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 5 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 6 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 3 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 15,782 claps for stories published in The Ukrainian View. The applause came from 1,003 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 3,946
  • Maximum number of claps: 4,755
  • Minimum number of claps: 2,905

There was a total of 233 responses received on stories published on The Ukrainian View.

  • Average number of responses: 58
  • Maximum number of responses: 99
  • Minimum number of responses: 38

Sample of stories

#11. Creators Hub

There were three stories from Creators Hub featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 0.98% of all stories featured during March. The stories of Creators Hub were curated across four topics, including Creativity, Writing, and Self. The most frequent topic was Creativity, which appeared in three stories.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from Creators Hub to feature on their homepage was 911. The minimum number of words was 622. The average number of words was 736.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 3 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 4 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 3 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 3,262 claps for stories published in Creators Hub. The applause came from 323 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 1,087
  • Maximum number of claps: 1,740
  • Minimum number of claps: 396

There was a total of 25 responses received on stories published on Creators Hub.

  • Average number of responses: 8
  • Maximum number of responses: 18
  • Minimum number of responses: 0

Sample of stories

#12. ZORA

There were two stories from ZORA featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 0.65% of all stories featured during March. The stories of ZORA were curated across six topics, including Culture, Race, and TV. The most frequent topic was Culture, which appeared in two stories.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from ZORA to feature on their homepage was 1,089. The minimum number of words was 510. The average number of words was 800.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 3 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 4 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 2 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 607 claps for stories published in ZORA. The applause came from 39 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 304
  • Maximum number of claps: 480
  • Minimum number of claps: 127

There was a total of 5 responses received on stories published on ZORA.

  • Average number of responses: 3
  • Maximum number of responses: 4
  • Minimum number of responses: 1

Sample of stories

#13. ILLUMINATION

There were two stories from ILLUMINATION featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 0.65% of all stories featured during March. The stories of ILLUMINATION were curated across six topics, including Lifestyle, Productivity, and Self. The most frequent topic was Lifestyle, which appeared in two stories.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from ILLUMINATION to feature on their homepage was 1,937. The minimum number of words was 491. The average number of words was 1,214.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 5 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 8 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 2 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 1,926 claps for stories published in ILLUMINATION. The applause came from 266 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 963
  • Maximum number of claps: 1,432
  • Minimum number of claps: 494

There was a total of 28 responses received on stories published on ILLUMINATION.

  • Average number of responses: 14
  • Maximum number of responses: 16
  • Minimum number of responses: 12

Sample of stories

#14. Age of Empathy

There were two stories from Age of Empathy featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 0.65% of all stories featured during March. The stories of Age of Empathy were curated across seven topics, including Language, Travel, and Nonfiction. The most frequent topic was Language, which appeared in two stories.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from Age of Empathy to feature on their homepage was 3,554. The minimum number of words was 1,692. The average number of words was 2,623.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 10 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 14 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 7 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 2,459 claps for stories published in Age of Empathy. The applause came from 100 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 1,230
  • Maximum number of claps: 1,509
  • Minimum number of claps: 950

There was a total of 38 responses received on stories published on Age of Empathy.

  • Average number of responses: 19
  • Maximum number of responses: 21
  • Minimum number of responses: 17

Sample of stories

#15. Blue Insights

There were one story from Blue Insights featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 0.33% of all stories featured during March. The stories of Blue Insights were curated across two topics, including Photography, Social Media. The most frequent topic was Photography, which appeared in one story.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from Blue Insights to feature on their homepage was 851. The minimum number of words was 851. The average number of words was 851.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 3 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 3 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 3 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 273 claps for stories published in Blue Insights. The applause came from 9 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 273
  • Maximum number of claps: 273
  • Minimum number of claps: 273

There was a total of 0 responses received on stories published on Blue Insights.

  • Average number of responses: 0
  • Maximum number of responses: 0
  • Minimum number of responses: 0

Sample of stories

#16. Concoda

There were one story from Concoda featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 0.33% of all stories featured during March. The stories of Concoda were curated across four topics, including Money, Digital Life, and Cryptocurrency. The most frequent topic was Money, which appeared in one story.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from Concoda to feature on their homepage was 1,362. The minimum number of words was 1,362. The average number of words was 1,362.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 6 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 6 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 6 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 1,162 claps for stories published in Concoda. The applause came from 130 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 1,162
  • Maximum number of claps: 1,162
  • Minimum number of claps: 1,162

There was a total of 39 responses received on stories published on Concoda.

  • Average number of responses: 39
  • Maximum number of responses: 39
  • Minimum number of responses: 39

Sample of stories

#17. Humungus

There were one story from Humungus featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 0.33% of all stories featured during March. The stories of Humungus were curated across four topics, including Culture, Mental Health, and Film. The most frequent topic was Culture, which appeared in one story.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from Humungus to feature on their homepage was 1,368. The minimum number of words was 1,368. The average number of words was 1,368.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 5 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 5 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 5 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 1,685 claps for stories published in Humungus. The applause came from 147 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 1,685
  • Maximum number of claps: 1,685
  • Minimum number of claps: 1,685

There was a total of 25 responses received on stories published on Humungus.

  • Average number of responses: 25
  • Maximum number of responses: 25
  • Minimum number of responses: 25

Sample of stories

#18. On The Couch

There were one story from On The Couch featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 0.33% of all stories featured during March. The stories of On The Couch were curated across three topics, including Mental Health, Psychology, and Self. The most frequent topic was Mental Health, which appeared in one story.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from On The Couch to feature on their homepage was 997. The minimum number of words was 997. The average number of words was 997.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 4 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 4 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 4 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 677 claps for stories published in On The Couch. The applause came from 57 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 677
  • Maximum number of claps: 677
  • Minimum number of claps: 677

There was a total of 5 responses received on stories published on On The Couch.

  • Average number of responses: 5
  • Maximum number of responses: 5
  • Minimum number of responses: 5

Sample of stories

#19. ASecuritySite: When Bob Met Alice

There were one story from ASecuritySite: When Bob Met Alice featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 0.33% of all stories featured during March. The stories of ASecuritySite: When Bob Met Alice were curated across three topics, including Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity. The most frequent topic was Cryptocurrency, which appeared in one story.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from ASecuritySite: When Bob Met Alice to feature on their homepage was 715. The minimum number of words was 715. The average number of words was 715.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 4 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 4 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 4 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 152 claps for stories published in ASecuritySite: When Bob Met Alice. The applause came from 26 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 152
  • Maximum number of claps: 152
  • Minimum number of claps: 152

There was a total of 1 responses received on stories published on ASecuritySite: When Bob Met Alice.

  • Average number of responses: 1
  • Maximum number of responses: 1
  • Minimum number of responses: 1

Sample of stories

#20. LEVEL

There were one story from LEVEL featured by Medium in March, 2022. These stories accounted for 0.33% of all stories featured during March. The stories of LEVEL were curated across five topics, including Culture, Music, and Race. The most frequent topic was Culture, which appeared in one story.

Formatting

The greatest number of words in a single story that Medium selected from LEVEL to feature on their homepage was 1,218. The minimum number of words was 1,218. The average number of words was 1,218.

Those words summed up to an average reading time of 5 minutes.

  • Maximum reading time: 5 minutes
  • Minimum reading time: 5 minutes

Reader engagement

There was a total of 1,112 claps for stories published in LEVEL. The applause came from 103 readers.

  • Average number of claps: 1,112
  • Maximum number of claps: 1,112
  • Minimum number of claps: 1,112

There was a total of 6 responses received on stories published on LEVEL.

  • Average number of responses: 6
  • Maximum number of responses: 6
  • Minimum number of responses: 6

Sample of stories

All other collections — 45

Medium featured stories from forty five other publications during March, 2022. The stories from these publications accounted for about 14.66% of all featured stories in March. Let’s take a quick look at them.

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