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Who WIRED is best for
Readers who want tech and science coverage in a magazine format without paying top-tier business-news pricing.
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WIRED subscription cost
Readers who want tech and science coverage in a magazine format without paying top-tier business-news pricing.
Default planDigital · $5.99/mo
Starting price$5.99/mo
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Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $5.99/mo
Free trial or free tier: Check the WIRED official page for any active free trial offers.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for WIRED right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:WIRED official pricing
Prices verified: March 30, 2026
Prices change: Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for WIRED right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
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Digital
$5.99/mo
No public annual price highlighted
Tech, science, and culture coverage • Core digital subscription
What changes on this plan
- Tech, science, and culture coverage
- Core digital subscription
- Note: List pricing is often obscured by heavy intro promos
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: Check the WIRED official page for any active free trial offers.
Annual comparison: No annual benchmark is highlighted in this snapshot, so monthly pricing is the clearest comparison point.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for WIRED right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
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What to double-check on the official page
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FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest WIRED plan and is it worth it?
WIRED's lowest paid plan is Digital at $5.99/mo. Tech, science, and culture coverage • Core digital subscription Compare this against alternatives in News & Media to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does WIRED cost per year?
WIRED does not currently offer an annual discount. Paying monthly for the Digital plan would cost $71.88 over a full year.
Does WIRED have a free trial or free tier?
Check the WIRED official page for any active free trial offers.
How many plans does WIRED have and what is the difference?
WIRED currently offers one plan at $5.99/mo.
Is WIRED worth the price compared to alternatives?
Readers who want tech and science coverage in a magazine format without paying top-tier business-news pricing. Closest competitors in News & Media include Medium, The Athletic, The Atlantic. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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