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How much does The Washington Post cost?

As of mid‑2026, The Washington Post’s standard digital subscription is advertised at $14/month or $140/year , but new subscribers can often get a deep promotional rate for the first year (for example, around $40/year or billed as low as $1/week in some offers).

Because prices and promos change frequently (and can vary by location and channel), the exact amount you’ll pay depends on the specific deal you qualify for at sign‑up.

Current standard pricing (2026)

Based on recent pricing data and the Post’s own subscription pages:

  • Core Digital (unlimited online/app access)
    • $140/year (standard rate)
* Monthly equivalent often shown as **$14/month**
  • Premium Digital (Core + extra accounts to share)
    • $190/year (standard rate)
* Includes the ability to share **three extra accounts** with friends/family
  • Home delivery
    • All home‑delivery plans include a Premium Digital subscription
* Print pricing varies by region and is not listed uniformly online; it’s shown at checkout based on your ZIP code.

Note: The Post explicitly states that subscription prices vary based on location , so your final price may differ slightly depending on where you live.

Promotional and discounted rates

The Washington Post frequently runs introductory offers for new subscribers, which is why you’ll see different numbers in ads and forum posts:

  • First‑year promos commonly seen:
    • Around $40 for the first year , then renewing at the standard annual rate (e.g., $140/year).
* **$1/week for the first year** , billed as **$4 every 4 weeks** , then increasing (e.g., to $12–$17 every 4 weeks afterward).

* Special deals like **~$0.99 every 4 weeks for a year** (~$12.87 total) have appeared during sales events, but these are time‑limited and can expire or change quickly.
  • Why the range?
    • Different landing pages, email offers, partner promotions (e.g., Black Friday, newsletter sign‑ups), and regional pricing can all produce different “first year” costs.
    • After the promo period ends, your subscription typically auto‑renews at the standard rate unless you cancel or negotiate a retention offer.

What each plan includes

Core Digital

  • Unlimited access to washingtonpost.com via any browser.
  • Full access to the Washington Post app on your devices.
  • No extra shared accounts.

Premium Digital

  • Everything in Core, plus:
    • Ability to share three additional accounts (so up to 4 total logins).
    • Same unlimited access across devices.

Home Delivery (print + digital)

  • Physical newspaper delivery (daily, weekend, or 7‑day options, depending on your area).
  • Includes a Premium Digital subscription.
  • Single‑copy and delivery rates vary locally and have changed over time.

How to see your exact price

To know precisely how much it will cost you:

  1. Go to subscribe.washingtonpost.com (or click “Subscribe” on the site).
  2. Enter your email and ZIP code.
  3. Review the current offers shown for your location (monthly vs annual, Core vs Premium, any first‑year promo).
  4. Check the renewal price in the fine print before confirming.

If you’re already a subscriber and unsure what you’re on, you can check your plan under Profile → Subscription & Billing on washingtonpost.com.

TL;DR

  • Standard digital: about $14/month or $140/year (Core); $190/year for Premium.
  • New‑subscriber promos: often $40/year or $1/week for the first year, then higher.
  • Exact cost depends on your location and the specific promotion you qualify for at sign‑up.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.