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Exploding Topics was acquired by Semrush.

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explodingtopics.comLinkedInUpdated Oct 30, 2026
ARR
$996K
Feb 2024 · Press & News
Owner
Semrush
Date not on record
Employees
5
Sep 2024

Exploding Topics revenue & ARR

Exploding Topics' annual recurring revenue was $996K in February 2024, its last figure before Semrush bought it (Press & News).

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Who owns Exploding Topics

Semrush owns Exploding Topics. The date and price of the deal are not on record.

Exploding Topics CEO, founders & employees

Brian Dean founded Exploding Topics in 2019 and led it as CEO. Exploding Topics had 5 employees (September 2024, LinkedIn), up from 3 a year earlier.

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Exploding Topics FAQ

What was Exploding Topics' revenue?

Before Semrush bought it, Exploding Topics' annual recurring revenue was $996K in February 2024, according to a news report.

Who owns Exploding Topics?

Semrush owns Exploding Topics.

How many employees does Exploding Topics have?

Exploding Topics had 5 employees in September 2024, according to LinkedIn.

Who founded Exploding Topics?

Brian Dean founded Exploding Topics in 2019.

How this page is sourced

3 from public sources. Founder figures link to the second they were said; public figures name their source; estimates are marked EST and say whose they are. Not financial advice.

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