What is The Pudding?
The Pudding is a digital publication that explains ideas through visual essays. Each story mixes writing with interactive charts, maps and games, so you learn by scrolling, clicking and exploring.
Topics lean towards pop culture and everyday life, such as music, film, language, sport and the internet. Stories are made by a small team of journalists and engineers, plus freelance contributors, and many include ways to test yourself or explore the data on your own.
Main Features
- Interactive visual essays
- Stories on music, film, language and culture
- Charts and maps you can explore
- Quizzes and games inside some stories
- Filter stories by topic
- No paywall
How to Get Started with The Pudding
- Go to pudding.cool
- Browse the list of stories or filter by topic
- Open one and scroll through to see the visuals unfold
- Try any interactive parts to explore the data yourself
The Pudding Pricing
The Pudding is free to read with no paywall or sign up.
Who Should Use It?
- Curious readers who like data stories
- Students and teachers
- Designers and journalists looking for inspiration
- Music and pop culture fans
The Pudding Alternatives
- Parable of the Polygons: an interactive essay on bias
- The Evolution of Trust: game theory explained with play
- The Size of Space: explore the scale of space
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Pudding free?
Yes, all stories are free to read with no paywall.
What kind of stories does The Pudding publish?
Visual essays on culture, such as music, film, language, sport and the internet, usually built around data.
Can I use The Pudding in class?
Yes, many teachers use its interactive stories to make topics more engaging.