WIRED
WIRED: A paid WIRED subscription pairs unlimited site access with app, archive, and bundle options. Ranked #16 of 71 in News and Digital Magazine Subscriptions by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: 7-day trial; best for technology readers wanting magazine and site access.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- Pricing7-day trial
- Best forTechnology readers wanting magazine and site access
- Free planNo
- Publication typeMixed
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Unlimited WIRED.com access and subscriber-only newsletters
- App combines articles, magazine issues, podcasts, and narrated stories
- Digital All Access bundles WIRED with other Condé Nast publications
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; subscriptions are paid
- Print magazine requires a print subscription option
- Android users can read stories online, but the app is not currently available there
Our verdict on WIRED
WIRED covers technology and its effects on business, politics, culture, and science through reporting, interviews, reviews, guides, podcasts, videos, and newsletters. A paid subscription is aimed at readers who want unlimited WIRED.com access and subscriber-only newsletters, with options for print, app reading, and a Digital All Access bundle. It suits people who follow technology alongside its broader cultural and political context, rather than readers looking for a narrowly focused technical reference.
The subscription experience extends across web and mobile. The WIRED app includes articles, magazine issues, podcasts, and narrated stories, while subscribers can also access the online archive and livestream AMAs. Print subscriptions include the magazine. The Digital All Access option adds several other Condé Nast publications, making it the more relevant route for readers who want a broader magazine mix; readers focused on WIRED alone can subscribe individually. Gift subscriptions are also available. Android users can read WIRED stories online, though the app is not currently available for Android.
WIRED does not offer a free plan, and its published subscription materials describe a seven-day trial for eligible users. That makes the trial a possible way to assess the subscription before committing, but eligibility may matter. The range of formats and access options is useful for readers who will make use of the site, archive, magazine issues, or audio content; someone seeking only occasional articles may find a paid subscription less suited to their needs. Choose WIRED for continuing journalism across technology and its wider effects, and consider another publication if you need a free reading option or an Android app.
WIRED pricing
WIRED fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Publication type | Mixed |
| Publication bundle | Yes |
| Archive access | Yes |
| Audio content | Yes |
| Ad-free access | Not verified |
| Gift subscription | Yes |
| Free trial | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Email, Phone |
| Pricing | 7-day trial (source) |
| Website | wired.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
Alternatives to WIRED
- The New York TimesA paid news subscription with breaking alerts, audio and video, plus a broader All Access bundle.9.4
- Financial TimesA broad news subscription with personalised reading, offline access and market coverage.9.3
- The Wall Street JournalA subscription news service pairing WSJ journalism with personalized feeds and market tools.9.2
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