In the aftermath of the constitutional revolution, the number of newspapers in Iran soared. As the country embraced the ideals of democracy and freedom, the press became a major avenue for disseminating political information and ideas. Newspapers such as Sur Israfil and Iran No played an essential role in fostering public debate and mobilizing people in support of constitutionalism. During this time, the circulation of these newspapers also grew significantly. For example, Musavat reached a circulation of 3,000 copies, Sur Israfil reached 5,000, and Majles reached 7,000 to 10,000 copies. By the time the constitutional decree was issued, there were only 20 periodicals in Iran. However, by the end of 1324 AH, this number had skyrocketed to 92, with many being published not only in Tehran but in cities across the country, from Isfahan and Tabriz to Hamedan and Urmia.
Despite this boom in publications, the second period of the constitutional revolution saw a decline in circulation. Several factors contributed to this, including the economic hardship resulting from the instability of the period. Newspapers like Esteghlal Iran and Iran No, which were among the most popular of the time, saw their circulations drop to between 800 and 1,000 copies. Iran No, despite being one of the most influential newspapers, saw its circulation decrease to 2,500 to 3,000 copies. This was a reflection of the difficult economic climate in Iran, where many families could not afford to buy a newspaper. In such cases, several people would often share a single copy of a newspaper.