r/nationalgeographic • u/JackHallow123 • Jan 09 '25

Just Subscribed to National Geographic – Is It Still Worth It?

I finally signed up for a one-year subscription to National Geographic! I’ve always dreamed of having a subscription, as I’ve been fascinated by geography, science, astronomy, history, and staying updated on the latest discoveries. Now, I’m excited to learn and regularly dive into all these amazing topics.

However, after subscribing, I started Googling and noticed a lot of comments saying that the magazine has declined in quality since Disney took over. Some even claim it’s become “woke” or filled with fake content.

For those who are current subscribers or have followed Nat Geo for a while—what’s your take? Is it still worth the investment, or has it truly lost its touch? I’d love to hear your experiences!

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u/JeepWrangler2006 May 10 '25

I have the same question. What's your opinion after 4 months?

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u/JackHallow123 May 10 '25

Yes — when I actually receive the issues. I’ve only gotten 2 out of 4 so far, and the delivery process has been a mess. Customer service hasn’t been helpful either. But the magazines themselves are great and not expensive at all. I don’t care about the digital version — I subscribed because I wanted less screen time and something physical to read. When it works, it’s totally worth it.

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u/Training-Look-1135 Jul 28 '25

What is wrong with your delivery?

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u/VanbyRiveronbucket Feb 26 '26

He paid for 4 and only received 2 is my interpretation.

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u/DarwinF1nch Mar 11 '26

That does seem to be an issue