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Agency Based Discussion => iStockPhoto.com => Topic started by: searagen on October 17, 2014, 10:49

Title: Total iStock Images Online?
Post by: searagen on October 17, 2014, 10:49

Quick question:  There used to be a way to figure out how many images iStock had online but I can't remember where to find it.  Anyone remember where it is? Also, I'd be interested in knowing how many new files they're adding per week.

I know I can find this for Shutterstock and Dreamstime from their home page.

Thx.

Title: Re: Total iStock Images Online?
Post by: ShadySue on October 17, 2014, 10:56

It used to be www.istockphoto.com/Stats (http://www.istockphoto.com/Stats), but that url now changes to the profile of a (buyer or inactive) member called stats.
 

Title: Re: Total iStock Images Online?
Post by: searagen on October 20, 2014, 01:23

Thanks. Looks like they must not be publishing that information any more.

Title: Re: Total iStock Images Online?
Post by: MichaelUtech on October 31, 2014, 04:38

They have around 23 Million files (that includes Vector and Video) currently but the count is increasing by more than 100-150K per week since they accept pretty much everything.

Title: Re: Total iStock Images Online?
Post by: MichaelJayFoto on October 31, 2014, 05:08

Quote from: MichaelUtech on October 31, 2014, 04:38

They have around 23 Million files (that includes Vector and Video) currently but the count is increasing by more than 100-150K per week since they accept pretty much everything.

Do you have a solid base for that or is it an estimate?

My estimate for the end of 2013 was 17.5 million (http://www.michaeljayfoto.com/agency-news/how-did-the-istock-collection-develop-in-2013/ (http://www.michaeljayfoto.com/agency-news/how-did-the-istock-collection-develop-in-2013/)) and based on that I would come up with a range of 24-25 million at this point. Not far from yours but I'd be interested to know if you have a better base for your number.