Top subreddits: the biggest Reddit communities, ranked
This list ranks 1,000 public communities by subscriber count. Reddit says it has over 100,000 active subreddits, and this snapshot was fetched on 2026-08-29.
Showing 100 of 1,000
| Rank | Subreddit | Members | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r/funny | 67.6M | Reddit's largest humor depository |
| 2 | r/AskReddit | 59.5M | r/AskReddit is the place to ask and answer thought-provoking questions. |
| 3 | r/worldnews | 47.5M | A place for major news from around the world, excluding US-internal news. |
| 4 | r/gaming | 47.3M | The Number One Gaming forum on the Internet. |
| 5 | r/todayilearned | 41.6M | You learn something new every day; what did you learn today? Submit interesting and specific facts about something that you just found out here. |
| 6 | r/Music | 38.5M | Reddit’s #1 Music Community |
| 7 | r/aww | 37.9M | Things that make you go AWW! -- like puppies, bunnies, babies, and so on... Feel free to post original pictures and videos of cute things. |
| 8 | r/movies | 37.6M | /r/movies is the world's largest online film community, with over 37,000,000 members. Come on in and talk about movies with us! |
| 9 | r/memes | 36M | Memes! A way of describing cultural information being shared. An element of a culture or system of behavior that may be considered to be passed from one individual to another by n |
| 10 | r/science | 34.5M | This community is a place to share and discuss new scientific research. Read about the latest advances in astronomy, biology, medicine, physics, social science, and more. Find and |
| 11 | r/Showerthoughts | 34.2M | A subreddit for sharing those miniature epiphanies that make the mundane more amazing. |
| 12 | r/pics | 33.5M | A place for photographs, pictures, and other images. |
| 13 | r/news | 31.5M | The place for news articles about current events in the United States and the rest of the world. Discuss it all here. |
| 14 | r/Jokes | 30.4M | The funniest sub on Reddit. Hundreds of jokes posted each day, and some of them aren't even reposts! |
| 15 | r/space | 28M | Share & discuss informative content on: * Astrophysics * Cosmology * Space Exploration * Planetary Science * Astrobiology |
| 16 | r/DIY | 27.5M | DIY |
| 17 | r/books | 27.2M | This is a moderated subreddit. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, |
| 18 | r/videos | 26.9M | Reddit's main subreddit for videos. Please read the sidebar below for our rules. |
| 19 | r/askscience | 26.3M | Ask a science question, get a science answer. |
| 20 | r/nottheonion | 26.1M | For true stories that you could have sworn were from The Onion. |
| 21 | r/mildlyinteresting | 25.4M | Aww, cripes. I didn't know I'd have to write a description. How many words is that so far, like a hundred? Soooo, yeah. Mildly interesting stuff. Stuff that interests you. Mildly. |
| 22 | r/AmItheAsshole | 24.6M | A catharsis for the frustrated moral philosopher in all of us, and a place to finally find out if you were wrong in an argument that's been bothering you. Tell us about any non-vio |
| 23 | r/food | 24.5M | The internet's number one place for original food images and more! |
| 24 | r/explainlikeimfive | 23.7M | Explain Like I'm Five is the best forum and archive on the internet for layperson-friendly explanations. Don't Panic! |
| 25 | r/LifeProTips | 23.1M | Tips that improve your life in one way or another. |
| 26 | r/Art | 22.5M | Welcome to r/Art, a subreddit for artists and art lovers alike! We hope to create a welcoming environment for those passionate about art and hope you can find a place here! Have an |
| 27 | r/IAmA | 22.5M | I Am A, where the mundane becomes fascinating and the outrageous suddenly seems normal. |
| 28 | r/sports | 22.1M | Sports News and Highlights from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, NCAA, F1, and other leagues around the world. |
| 29 | r/personalfinance | 21.8M | Learn about budgeting, saving, getting out of debt, credit, investing, and retirement planning. Join our community, read the PF Wiki, and get on top of your finances! |
| 30 | r/dataisbeautiful | 21.8M | DataIsBeautiful is for visualizations that effectively convey information. Aesthetics are an important part of information visualization, but pretty pictures are not the sole a |
| 31 | r/Futurology | 21.7M | A subreddit devoted to the field of Future(s) Studies and evidence-based speculation about the development of humanity, technology, and civilization. -------- You can also f |
| 32 | r/Damnthatsinteresting | 20.6M | For the most interesting things on the internet |
| 33 | r/technology | 20.5M | Subreddit dedicated to the news and discussions about the creation and use of technology and its surrounding issues. |
| 34 | r/UpliftingNews | 20.5M | A place to read and share positive and uplifting, feel good news stories. |
| 35 | r/wallstreetbets | 20.3M | Like 4chan found a Bloomberg Terminal. |
| 36 | r/OldSchoolCool | 19.6M | /r/OldSchoolCool **History's cool kids, looking fantastic!** A pictorial and video celebration of history's coolest kids, everything from beatniks to bikers, mods to rude boys, h |
| 37 | r/tifu | 19M | /r/TIFU means Today I Fucked Up |
| 38 | r/wholesomememes | 18.3M | Welcome to the wholesome side of the internet! This community is for those searching for a way to capture virtue on the internet. |
| 39 | r/nosleep | 18.2M | PLEASE READ OUR GUIDELINES FIRST. Nosleep is a place for redditors to share their scary personal experiences. |
| 40 | r/television | 18.1M | Subreddit for content primarily about and related to scripted television programming. Authentic television opinions. Moderation with no connection to the entertainment industry. |
| 41 | r/NatureIsFuckingLit | 17.2M | We are here to appreciate the awesome majesty and incredibly cool aspects of nature. 🔥 Banner done by u/esoterix_luke |
| 42 | r/nba | 17.2M | A community for NBA discussion. |
| 43 | r/interestingasfuck | 16.7M | For anything truly interesting as fuck |
| 44 | r/pcmasterrace | 16.3M | Welcome to the official subreddit of the PC Master Race / PCMR! All PC-related content is welcome, including build help, tech support, and any doubt one might have about PC owners |
| 45 | r/relationship_advice | 15.8M | Need help with your relationship? Whether it's romance, friendship, family, co-workers, or basic human interaction: we're here to help! |
| 46 | r/lifehacks | 14.6M | Lifehacks: Uncommon solutions to common problems. |
| 47 | r/travel | 14.4M | r/travel is a community about exploring the world. Your pictures, questions, stories, or any good content is welcome. Please read the rules, pinned announcements and the wiki/FAQ |
| 48 | r/anime | 14.4M | Reddit's premier anime community. |
| 49 | r/TwoXChromosomes | 13.7M | Welcome to TwoXChromosomes, a subreddit for both serious and silly content, and intended for women's perspectives. We are a welcoming subreddit and support the rights of all gen |
| 50 | r/ContagiousLaughter | 13.2M | Something to put you in a good mood. Videos of people laughing infectiously. No context required. |
| 51 | r/nfl | 12.8M | The place to discuss all NFL related things |
| 52 | r/HistoryMemes | 12.7M | A place for history memes about events occurring over 20 years ago. |
| 53 | r/oddlysatisfying | 12.7M | For those little things that are inexplicably satisfying. |
| 54 | r/MadeMeSmile | 12.6M | Welcome! /r/MadeMeSmile is a place to share things that made you smile or brightened up your day. No politics, AI, or sad posts |
| 55 | r/Fitness | 12.6M | A place for the pursuit of physical fitness goals. Please see the r/Fitness Wiki and FAQ at https://thefitness.wiki for help with common questions. |
| 56 | r/mildlyinfuriating | 12.5M | jugkfmghgug a comedi subreddit about mild inconveiences where every thing is perfectly spelled correctely |
| 57 | r/Unexpected | 12.1M | This subreddit is for unexpected twists in videos and gifs. |
| 58 | r/confession | 11.9M | /r/Confession is a place to admit your wrongdoings, acknowledge your guilt, and alleviate your conscience. |
| 59 | r/europe | 11.7M | Europe: 50 (+6) countries, 230 languages, 746M people… 1 subreddit. |
| 60 | r/ChatGPT | 11.6M | Subreddit to discuss ChatGPT and AI. Not affiliated with OpenAI. Thanks, Nat! |
| 61 | r/EatCheapAndHealthy | 11.5M | Eating healthy on a cheap budget |
| 62 | r/nextfuckinglevel | 10.4M | ⬆ Next Fucking Level ⬆ |
| 63 | r/tattoos | 10.3M | This tattoos subreddit is to share, discuss, and ask questions about THE ART YOU WEAR. Please enjoy your stay. |
| 64 | r/CryptoCurrency | 10.1M | The leading community for cryptocurrency news, discussion, and analysis. |
| 65 | r/BeAmazed | 9.6M | I bet you will /r/BeAmazed! |
| 66 | r/cats | 9.4M | Pictures, videos, questions, and articles featuring/about cats. |
| 67 | r/stocks | 9.4M | The most serious place on Reddit for Stock related discussions! Don't hesitate to tell us about a ticker we should know about, market news, or financial education. Check out our |
| 68 | r/politics | 9.3M | /r/Politics is for news and discussion about U.S. politics. |
| 69 | r/gardening | 9M | A place for the best guides, pictures, and discussions of all things related to plants and their care. |
| 70 | r/soccer | 8.8M | The football subreddit. For news, results, and discussion about the beautiful game. |
| 71 | r/Minecraft | 8.8M | ƚibbɘЯ no ƚʇɒɿɔɘniM |
| 72 | r/FunnyAnimals | 8.7M | Welcome to the subreddit for our funny animal friends! |
| 73 | r/buildapc | 8.5M | Planning on building a computer but need some advice? This is the place to ask! /r/buildapc is a community-driven subreddit dedicated to custom PC assembly. Anyone is welcome to |
| 74 | r/leagueoflegends | 8.5M | This is a subreddit devoted to the game League of Legends. |
| 75 | r/Parenting | 8.3M | Please go over the rules before posting! r/Parenting is a place to discuss the ins and out as well as ups and downs of child-rearing. From the early stages of pregnancy to when yo |
| 76 | r/PS5 | 8.2M | The Reddit home for PlayStation 5 - your hub for PS5, Pro & VR2 news and discussion. Consider joining r/PlayStation for your daily dose of memes, screenshots, and other casual disc |
| 77 | r/Bitcoin | 8.2M | Bitcoin is the currency of the Internet: a distributed, worldwide, decentralized digital money. Unlike traditional currencies such as dollars, bitcoins are issued and managed witho |
| 78 | r/facepalm | 8.1M | Facepalm🤦🏻♂️ for silly, cringey, and embarrassing moments. Do not post memes, breaking news, or Reddit screenshots. |
| 79 | r/Whatcouldgowrong | 8M | The best place to learn what not to do. |
| 80 | r/NintendoSwitch | 8M | The central hub for all news, updates, rumors, and topics relating to the Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2. We are a fan-run community, not an official Nintendo forum. |
| 81 | r/MakeupAddiction | 7.6M | The subreddit for everything makeup related. |
| 82 | r/AITAH | 7.5M | A place to ask if you were, in fact, the asshole in a particular situation. Posts must ask for judgment in a conflict between two or more people, or a reasonable expectation of a c |
| 83 | r/NoStupidQuestions | 7.5M | Ask away! Disclaimer: This is an anonymous forum so answers may not be correct |
| 84 | r/cars | 7.4M | r/Cars is the largest automotive enthusiast community on the Internet. We're Reddit's central hub for vehicle-related discussion, industry news, reviews, projects, DIY guides, advi |
| 85 | r/AskMen | 7.4M | We're a community for men to discuss men's lived experiences. Or, whatever. |
| 86 | r/therewasanattempt | 7.2M | Where all the attempts happen |
| 87 | r/WTF | 7.1M | Things that will make others say "What the F*ck". |
| 88 | r/programming | 6.9M | Computer Programming |
| 89 | r/Frugal | 6.8M | Frugality is the mental approach we each take when considering our resource allocations. It includes time, money, convenience, and many other factors. |
| 90 | r/Fauxmoi | 6.8M | The cultural zeitgeist archivists. (foe-mwah, fəʊ - /mwɑː/) |
| 91 | r/formula1 | 6.8M | Welcome to r/formula1, the largest independent online Formula 1 community! |
| 92 | r/popculturechat | 6.6M | For serious gossips with a great sense of humor. No bores, no bullies. Come for the gossip, stay for the analysis & community. |
| 93 | r/entertainment | 6.5M | For news and discussion of the entertainment industry. |
| 94 | r/malefashionadvice | 6.5M | Reddit's largest men's fashion community. Making clothing less intimidating and helping you develop your own style. We welcome those who want to learn and those who want to contrib |
| 95 | r/starterpacks | 6.4M | Home of starterpacks! |
| 96 | r/apple | 6.4M | An unofficial community about Apple and all of its devices and software. |
| 97 | r/MapPorn | 6.4M | High quality images of maps. |
| 98 | r/socialskills | 6.4M | Social skills are a set of learned abilities for interaction and communication with others. Any time you interact with another person, you're using social skills in some way. Stron |
| 99 | r/dating | 6.3M | A subreddit to discuss and explore the dating process and learn from the experiences of others |
| 100 | r/Cooking | 6.2M | Cooking |
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02The count
How many subreddits are there?
Reddit states that it has more than 100,000 active communities. That total changes as communities open, close, and become active again, so there is no useful permanent count.
This list ranks the biggest 1,000 public, non-adult subreddits returned by Reddit by subscriber count. It is a leaderboard of large communities, not a directory of every subreddit.
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