https://time.com/ is the official digital platform of
TIME Magazine—a globally renowned news publication founded in 1923, known for authoritative, in-depth coverage of global events, politics, culture, technology, and human interest stories. As a trusted source with a legacy of shaping public discourse, it balances real-time updates with
long-form journalism, catering to readers seeking both quick news bites and thoughtful analysis.
Its core strength lies in global perspective + iconic franchises, paired with user-centric tools:
- Timely & Deep Coverage: Real-time breaking news (e.g., global politics, climate action) and long-form features (e.g., “The 100 Most Influential People” analysis) across categories like News, Business, Health, and Entertainment.
- Iconic Franchises: Annual highlights including TIME Person of the Year (since 1927), TIME 100 (most influential people), and Best Inventions—cultural touchstones that drive global conversation.
- Multimedia Content: Short videos (news recaps, feature documentaries), podcasts (e.g., TIME Now for daily news), and photo essays to enhance storytelling.
- Accessibility & Personalization: A mobile-optimized site, iOS/Android apps, and email newsletters (e.g., TIME Daily for morning briefs) with customizable alerts for topics like politics or tech.
- Subscription Tiers: Free access to select articles; paid plans (digital-only or print+digital) unlock full content, ad-free reading, and exclusive subscriber-only features.
- Browse or Search: Navigate top categories (News, TIME 100, Person of the Year) or use the search bar for specific topics (e.g., “climate summit updates,” “TIME 100 2024”).
- Engage with Multimedia: Click video/podcast thumbnails to stream content, or explore photo essays for visual storytelling.
- Subscribe for Full Access: Tap “Subscribe” to choose a plan (digital/print) and unlock unlimited articles + exclusive content.
- Customize Alerts: Sign up for newsletters or enable app notifications to get breaking news or updates on favorite franchises.
- Daily News Check: Quick scans of the homepage for global headlines during mornings or commutes.
- In-Depth Learning: Reading long-form features (e.g., climate policy analysis) for academic, professional, or personal insight.
- Cultural Engagement: Following Person of the Year or TIME 100 announcements to stay aligned with global cultural conversations.
- On-the-Go Listening: Streaming TIME Now podcasts during workouts or commutes for audio news.