What you get with a New Yorker subscription
A New Yorker subscription gives you access to the magazine's weekly print edition, the full digital archive, and the website. Print subscribers receive the magazine at home each week; digital-only subscribers can read on any device through the website and mobile app. Both options include access to the same reporting, criticism, cartoons, and essays that appear in print.
The magazine publishes 47 issues per year, with a double issue at the end of the year. Subscribers can start their subscription at any point in the year, and the start date depends on which subscription type you choose and when you order.
Key Takeaways
- Print subscriptions cost more than digital-only, but both include full access to the website and archives.
- You can subscribe directly through The New Yorker's website or through third-party retailers like Amazon or Costco, which sometimes offer lower introductory rates.
- New Yorker subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel, so check your renewal date and billing method before your first charge.
- Digital access begins immediately after purchase, but print delivery typically starts within two to four weeks depending on your location.
- The magazine offers student discounts and gift subscriptions, both available through the main website.
Subscription types and what they cost
The New Yorker offers three main subscription paths: print only, digital only, and print plus digital. Print-only subscriptions are the most expensive option. Digital-only subscriptions cost less and start immediately. Print plus digital costs more than print alone but bundles both formats together.
Prices vary depending on whether you are a new subscriber, a returning subscriber, or purchasing through a retailer. The New Yorker frequently runs promotional rates for new subscribers—often 50 percent off the first year. These rates appear on the main subscription page and change regularly. Third-party sellers like Amazon, Costco, and Walmart sometimes offer their own rates, which may be lower than the direct price but do not always include digital access.
Subscriptions renew automatically at the full renewal rate unless you cancel before the renewal date. The renewal rate is typically higher than the introductory rate, so check your confirmation email for the exact renewal price and date.
How to subscribe directly through The New Yorker
Go to newyorker.com/subscribe and select your subscription type. You will need to create an account with an email address and password. Enter your payment method—credit card, debit card, or PayPal—and your billing address. If you are ordering a print subscription, you will also enter your mailing address.
After you complete the purchase, you will receive a confirmation email with your subscription details, renewal date, and how to manage your account. Digital access begins immediately; print delivery typically takes two to four weeks depending on your location and current postal volume. You can track your first issue through your account dashboard once it ships.
To manage your subscription after purchase, log into your account at newyorker.com. From there you can update your address, change your payment method, pause your subscription temporarily, or cancel before your renewal date.
Student discounts and gift subscriptions
The New Yorker offers a reduced rate for full-time students. To receive the student rate, you must verify your enrollment through SheerID, a third-party verification service. Go to the student subscription page, select your school, and follow the verification steps. If you are enrolled, you will receive a discount code that you can use at checkout. The student rate applies to digital-only and print subscriptions.
Gift subscriptions are available for any subscription type. You choose the length (usually 1 year), enter the recipient's name and mailing address, and select a start date. The New Yorker will send a gift notification to the recipient on the date you choose. Gift subscriptions do not renew automatically; the recipient receives a notice before expiration and can choose whether to continue.
Subscribing through retailers
Amazon, Costco, Walmart, and other retailers sell New Yorker subscriptions at their own rates. These subscriptions are often cheaper than the direct price, especially for print. However, retailer subscriptions sometimes do not include digital access—check the product description before you buy. Subscriptions purchased through retailers renew through that retailer, not through The New Yorker directly, so you manage cancellation and renewal through your retailer account.
If you buy through a retailer and later want to add digital access or switch to a different subscription type, you will need to contact The New Yorker customer service to link your retailer subscription to your account. This process can take several business days.
What happens after you subscribe
Digital subscribers can log in immediately and begin reading. Print subscribers will receive a welcome email with tracking information once their first issue ships. Most first issues arrive within two to four weeks, though delivery times vary by region and season.
Your subscription renews automatically on the date shown in your confirmation email. You will receive a reminder email before the renewal charge posts to your payment method. If you want to cancel before renewal, log into your account and select the cancel option, or contact customer service. Cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing period, so you will continue to receive the magazine through that date.
If you move, update your mailing address in your account at least two weeks before your next issue ships. If an issue fails to arrive, report it through your account dashboard or contact customer service with your subscription number and the issue date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?
Yes. Log into your account and select the pause option. You can pause for up to three months. Your subscription will resume automatically on the date you choose, and you will be charged the renewal rate at that time. Pausing is useful if you are traveling or temporarily unable to read.
What if my print subscription does not arrive?
Report the missing issue through your account dashboard or contact customer service with your subscription number and the issue date. The New Yorker will investigate and either redeliver the issue or credit your account. Delivery issues are most common during the first month, so allow four weeks before reporting.
Do I get access to old issues if I subscribe now?
Digital subscribers have access to the full archive of past issues dating back to 1925. Print subscribers can read past issues online through their digital access. You cannot order back issues of the print magazine, but digital archives are included with all subscription types.
Can I change my subscription type after I subscribe?
Yes. Log into your account and select the option to upgrade or downgrade. Changes take effect at your next renewal date. If you upgrade from digital-only to print, your first print issue will arrive within two to four weeks of the change.
What if I want to give a subscription as a gift but do not know the recipient's address?
Contact The New Yorker customer service before purchasing. They can hold a gift subscription and send it to the recipient once you provide their address, or they can send the gift notification to the recipient and ask them to provide their address. This option is useful for surprise gifts.