The Week US
The Week US: Concise, multi-perspective news coverage across weekly print and daily digital editions. Ranked #39 of 71 in News and Digital Magazine Subscriptions by our editors (5.5/10); pricing: From $44.50/yr · 14-day trial; best for readers wanting a weekly news digest and print option.
At a glance
- Editor score5.5 / 10
- PricingFrom $44.50/yr · 14-day trial
- Best forReaders wanting a weekly news digest and print option
- Free planNo
- Publication typeMixed
- Founded2001 · New York, NY, United States
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Digital plan includes the app, website, daily editions, and archived issues
- Print + Digital combines weekly delivery with daily and digital editions
- Offline issue downloads and email newsletters support flexible reading
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; digital access starts at $44.50 per year after a 14-day trial
- Print offers are listed for 25 weeks, rather than as annual plans
- Print-only plan does not include digital editions or app and website access
Our verdict on The Week US
The Week US distills news and commentary from multiple perspectives into a weekly magazine, supplemented by daily digital editions, newsletters, and online coverage. It is aimed at readers who want a concise digest rather than a single daily news feed, and it offers both digital-only and print choices. Access is available on the web and through iOS and Android apps, with offline issue downloads for reading away from a connection.
The plan choice comes down to format. The Week Digital costs $44.50 per year after a 14-day trial and includes the app, website, digital magazine, daily editions, and archived issues. The Week Print + Digital is listed at $49 for 25 weeks and combines weekly print delivery with digital and daily editions plus archive access. The Week Print is also listed at $49 for 25 weeks, but covers weekly print delivery only. The digital plan is the clearest fit for readers who want ongoing app and website access; print buyers should compare the 25-week offers with their preferred format before subscribing.
Its strongest distinction is the combination of editorial selection and multiple reading formats: a weekly magazine, daily digital editions, web coverage, archived issues, newsletters, and offline downloads. That breadth suits readers who value a curated overview and want the choice of print or mobile reading. It may be less suitable for someone seeking only print, since the print-only offer has no digital access, or for someone who wants a free subscription. Email and phone support are available, alongside documentation, and subscriptions have a 30-day refund period. Choose The Week US for curated weekly context with daily digital updates; look elsewhere if those formats do not match how you prefer to follow news.
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The Week US fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Publication type | Mixed |
| Publication bundle | No |
| Archive access | Yes |
| Audio content | Not verified |
| Ad-free access | Not verified |
| Gift subscription | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | From $44.50/yr · 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | theweek.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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