r/AboveGroundPools

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About r/AboveGroundPools

This is a subreddit to discuss Above Ground Pools (AGP) and AGP related topics.

The community at a glance

r/AboveGroundPools is a Subreddit for Pool Owners and Swimmers with roughly 19K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #2 in the Pool Owners communities list and #4 in the Swimming communities list.

Roughly 7K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Pool, Pool Vacuum, and Previous Owner. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention pool filter, above ground pools, and automatic pool cleaner.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +7K members
Growth: +61.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2025: 6K members
  • 2026: 7K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 47 members
  • Dec: 39 members
  • Jan: 100 members
  • Feb: 136 members
  • Mar: 352 members
  • Apr: 594 members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 644 members
  • Sep: 413 members
  • Oct: 165 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for advice on how to get the weather to cooperate and be pool weather.
    2. Drainage suggestions
    3. Looking everywhere for a leak can't find it, don't really want to drain not sure what to do - would my pool still be under warranty?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Looking for advice on how to get the weather to cooperate and be pool weather. · Drainage suggestions · Looking everywhere for a leak can't find it, don't really want to drain not sure what to do - would my pool still be under warranty?
    7
  • Solution Requests
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Worried! above ground pool repair help
    2. Best winter cover
    3. Intex pool, saltwater system questions. Finally got to where the system isn't shutting off anymore. Practically every piece has been replaced over time by the manufacturer to see if we could get the system working properly. Now it's running with a boost, yet I see no change in chlorine content. Help
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Worried! above ground pool repair help · Best winter cover · Intex pool, saltwater system questions. Finally got to where the system isn't shutting off anymore. Practically every piece has been replaced over time by the manufacturer to see if we could get the system working properly. Now it's running with a boost, yet I see no change in chlorine content. Help
    6
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. A warning for anybody in the Pittsburgh area thinking about doing business with Pool City. They blow off customers who need warranty work and charging other vulnerable customers $300 for chemicals just to clear cloudy water. Had to have AI summarize all of their complaints due to the volume.
    2. A warning for anybody in the Pittsburgh area thinking about doing business with Pool City. They blow off customers who need warranty work and charging other vulnerable customers $300 for chemicals just to clear cloudy water. Had to have AI summarize all of their complaints due to the volume.
    3. My green pool is eating shock and wants more!
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    A warning for anybody in the Pittsburgh area thinking about doing business with Pool City. They blow off customers who need warranty work and charging other vulnerable customers $300 for chemicals just to clear cloudy water. Had to have AI summarize all of their complaints due to the volume. · A warning for anybody in the Pittsburgh area thinking about doing business with Pool City. They blow off customers who need warranty work and charging other vulnerable customers $300 for chemicals just to clear cloudy water. Had to have AI summarize all of their complaints due to the volume. · My green pool is eating shock and wants more!
    3
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. How much ppl paying for pools + landscaping now?
    #4
    Money Talk
    How much ppl paying for pools + landscaping now?
    1

Topics

  • Pool
    6 posts in the past month
    1. wcgw motorboating in the pool
    2. Pool on primary feeder line
    3. Pool Closing Inquiry
    #1
    Pool
    wcgw motorboating in the pool · Pool on primary feeder line · Pool Closing Inquiry
    6
  • Pool Vacuum
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Previous owner left a pool vacuum behind, best surprise from moving in
    2. Previous owner left a pool vacuum behind, best surprise from moving in
    3. Previous owner left a pool vacuum behind, best surprise from moving in
    #2
    Pool Vacuum
    Previous owner left a pool vacuum behind, best surprise from moving in · Previous owner left a pool vacuum behind, best surprise from moving in · Previous owner left a pool vacuum behind, best surprise from moving in
    6
  • Previous Owner
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Previous owner left a pool vacuum behind, best surprise from moving in
    2. Previous owner left a pool vacuum behind, best surprise from moving in
    3. Previous owner left a pool vacuum behind, best surprise from moving in
    #3
    Previous Owner
    Previous owner left a pool vacuum behind, best surprise from moving in · Previous owner left a pool vacuum behind, best surprise from moving in · Previous owner left a pool vacuum behind, best surprise from moving in
    6
  • Winter
    5 posts in the past month
    1. How do you store your pool for the winter?
    2. Best Above Ground Pool (Midwest Winters)
    3. Best winter cover
    #4
    Winter
    How do you store your pool for the winter? · Best Above Ground Pool (Midwest Winters) · Best winter cover
    5
  • Above Ground Pool
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Above Ground Pool Veterans
    2. Best Above Ground Pool (Midwest Winters)
    3. Worried! above ground pool repair help
    #5
    Above Ground Pool
    Above Ground Pool Veterans · Best Above Ground Pool (Midwest Winters) · Worried! above ground pool repair help
    4

Product recommendations

  • pool filter
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best Pool Filter for Above Ground Pool
    2. Best pump/filter for intex 24’x12’x52”?
    3. Looking for recommendations on what filter pump to use that would work best and energy efficient for an above ground 14ft pool. Read pros and cons of filer carriage vs sand pumps.
    #1
    pool filter
    Best Pool Filter for Above Ground Pool · Best pump/filter for intex 24’x12’x52”? · Looking for recommendations on what filter pump to use that would work best and energy efficient for an above ground 14ft pool. Read pros and cons of filer carriage vs sand pumps.
    5
  • above ground pools
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best Pool Filter for Above Ground Pool
    2. Best pool under $200?
    3. Best Above Ground Pools??
    #2
    above ground pools
    Best Pool Filter for Above Ground Pool · Best pool under $200? · Best Above Ground Pools??
    4
  • automatic pool cleaner
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best Automatic Pool Cleaner
    2. any recommendations for best automatic pool cleaner we have a 12x24 steel wall
    3. Which above ground pool automatic cleaner Would you recommend from this site? have a 15x30 pool.
    #3
    automatic pool cleaner
    Best Automatic Pool Cleaner · any recommendations for best automatic pool cleaner we have a 12x24 steel wall · Which above ground pool automatic cleaner Would you recommend from this site? have a 15x30 pool.
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/AboveGroundPools for?
Best for Pool Owners and Swimmers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/AboveGroundPools free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/AboveGroundPools have?
Roughly 19K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/AboveGroundPools on?
r/AboveGroundPools runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/AboveGroundPools cover?
On the Hive Index, r/AboveGroundPools is organized under Pool Owners, Swimmers.
How do I join r/AboveGroundPools?
You can join r/AboveGroundPools by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Pool Owners communities like?
Communities for pool owners covering maintenance, water chemistry, troubleshooting, and everything about owning a swimming pool. From the massive Trouble Free Pool forum with its science-based approach to active Reddit communities for photo diagnosis and Facebook groups for real-time owner advice, pool owners have no shortage of places to get help.
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