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Source materials for life’s greater context.

With over 200M documents [and counting], Scribd has long been home to answers you won’t find anywhere else. With new documents added every day, it’s never the same place twice — empowering pathways to discovery in every direction.

From the biggest questions to the smallest details.

Whether it's for academic research, personal development, or DIY projects, we see peak usage across these timeframes and categories.

Top categories
Most viewed in 2024

Top topics
Global community interests in 2024

Top searches

Peak season
The Scribd community is most active in September-November.

The new look of discovery.

We’re excited to reveal an updated brand that reflects the essence of the product, the vibrancy of the community, and the optimism we feel for the future of knowledge as home to the world’s documents.  

We’ve undergone a complete transformation, including a new wordmark, typography, colors, and a voice that’s bold, optimistic, and thoughtful. This evolution goes beyond design — it’s about positioning Scribd as a dynamic destination for exploration and learning, with something meaningful for every audience.

All data as of January 23, 2025.

Explore Scribd

2007 - Today

March 2007
It all begins: Scribd launches

December 2008
Community uploads exceed 1M documents

October 2013
Introduce first subscription service

December 2013
Launch in app stores

January 2019
Hit a milestone: 1,000,000 subscribers

August 2024
Scribd debuts AI-powered tools to aid discovery

March 2020
Major milestone: Community uploads exceed 100M documents

September 2020
Decks on deck: Acquire SlideShare

March 2021
Hear, hear: Launch Scribd Audio

XX 2024
Scribd and Everand debut AI-powered tools to aid discovery

October 2023
Scribd, Inc. evolves into three distinct products: Everand, Scribd, and SlideShare

Today is a new day.

Scribd is available in 261 languages, 195 countries, and has 200M+ documents [and counting]

Throughout 2006
Inspiration strikes: The foundations of Scribd start with an idea to streamline the publishing process.

Scribd is available in 261 languages, 195 countries, and has 200M+ documents [and counting]

Today is a new day.

August 2024
Scribd debuts AI-powered tools to aid discovery

March 2020
Major milestone: Community uploads exceed 100M documents

January 2019
Hit a milestone: 1,000,000 subscribers

December 2013
Launch in app stores

October 2013
Introduce first subscription service

December 2008
Community uploads exceed 1M documents

March 2007
It all begins: Scribd launches

Throughout 2006
Inspiration strikes: The foundations of Scribd start with an idea to streamline the publishing process.

Building the future of knowledge — together.

The true power of Scribd is the vast global community of thinkers exchanging a wealth of knowledge. With source materials being uploaded across every corner of the world, Scribd is not only a critical resource for research and information, but for ideas and inspiration.

So much more to come.

Aside from Scribd itself, the most prolific uploader is Justia.com

Total number of people who have uploaded documents: 45M+

Documents in over 260 languages

Uploaders across
195 countries

Longest document

42,890 pages from the government of Peru.

First document

“Improved Statistical Test”, a scientific paper from Rockefeller University.

Most shared document

“Open Deed of Sale of A Motor Vehicle”, a useful contract for real life deals.

Top reviewed document

“They Didn’t Study”, a short document with 10,467 ratings.

Since our launch in 2007, Scribd has been on a mission to create a space for knowledge-sharing, as the home to the world’s documents. Over the past two years, we’ve embraced exciting evolutions that will roll out in 2025. Let’s take a look at the journey.

Where curiosity meets understanding:
Introducing the new Scribd

Our new look is just the beginning. We’re hard at work building an intelligence layer directly into our library to help users get the most out of every document.

In the meantime, Scribd continues to be the go-to destination for knowledge. A place where essential and original source documents can empower deep and dynamic understanding. With every contribution, Scribd grows as the world's human-powered library.

2007 - Today

March 2007
It all begins: Scribd launches

December 2008
Community uploads exceed 1M documents

October 2013
Introduce first subscription service

December 2013
Launch in app stores

January 2019
Hit a milestone: 1,000,000 subscribers

August 2024
Scribd debuts AI-powered tools to aid discovery

March 2020
Major milestone: Community uploads exceed 100M documents

September 2020
Decks on deck: Acquire SlideShare

March 2021
Hear, hear: Launch Scribd Audio

XX 2024
Scribd and Everand debut AI-powered tools to aid discovery

October 2023
Scribd, Inc. evolves into three distinct products: Everand, Scribd, and SlideShare

Today is a new day.

Scribd is available in 261 languages, 195 countries, and has 200M+ documents [and counting]

Throughout 2006
Inspiration strikes: The foundations of Scribd start with an idea to streamline the publishing process
.

The sense of endless discovery is further expressed through designs reminiscent of turning book pages and stacking documents. The new identity emphasizes the emotional benefits Scribd brings to people's lives, such as learning and empowerment, beyond just functional aspects.

Our new wordmark is enclosed in framed brackets, reminiscent of the citations found in many source documents. With a soft, earthy color palette that nods to the green of the brand’s heritage logo, Scribd is evolving into a distinguished and optimistic landscape.