FAQ
What is Trust Sub Count?
A public leaderboard of newsletters whose subscriber counts are pulled live from Beehiiv, EmailOctopus, Kit, or Resend. After you connect, you get a verified sub count and a rank by subscribers.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Paste an API key, we verify the numbers, and you land on a dashboard. You can add an email later if you want a way back in.
Can I type in my subscriber count?
No. If the number is not coming from a live provider connection, it is not verified.
Where is my API key stored?
Only on the server, encrypted with AES-256-GCM. It is never written to the public profile, never sent back to the browser, and never shown in the dashboard. After verify we wipe it from the form. With Supabase it lives in connection_secrets, readable only by the service role.
Which providers work today?
Beehiiv, EmailOctopus, Kit, and Resend. The adapter layer is built so Mailchimp, MailerLite, and Ghost can be added the same way.
How often do numbers update?
On connect, whenever the owner hits Sync, and once a day via Vercel cron after the app is deployed.
What happens if a key is revoked?
The next sync fails and the verified badge is removed until a valid key is connected again.