We’re updating the Editor Partner Program qualifications in September 2026

No more Healthy Distribution requirement, and a new 100-story monthly limit Image by Emily Kelly // the Medium Brand team When we launched our Editor Partner Program in July 2026, we knew there was a good chance there would be changes pretty early on, as we learned from the publications taking part in the program and heard from readers, writers, and editors about their experience. That’s why in September, we are making two changes to the criteria for the Editor Partner Program: Removing the Healthy Distribution requirement Reducing the monthly story limit from 300 to 100 Starting in September,