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Streams vs. Monthly Listeners vs. Followers

Three numbers everyone mixes up. What each one measures, how fast each one moves, and which one to trust for what.

Basics · 4 min read

What this guide covers

Three different clocks
Streams: the odometer
Monthly listeners: the rolling window
Followers: the opt-in fanbase
Reading them together

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