r/ainbow

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About r/ainbow

A free area for the discussion of issues facing those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and all other sexual or nonsexual orientations and/or gender identities. Post links to articles, self-posts, photographs, experiences and whatever else is important to your experience of queer life. We encourage you to treat others with respect, start and/or engage in robust discussion and interact with the community. The more we know each other, the better we'll get along.

The community at a glance

r/ainbow is a Subreddit for LGBTQIA+ with roughly 188K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 9th largest community in the LGBTQIA topic page.

Roughly 6K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Gay, Coming Out, and Lgbt. Product recommendations often mention book, show, and movie.

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Established 2012
188K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +6K members
Growth: +3.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 8K members
  • 2014: 7K members
  • 2015: 3K members
  • 2016: 6K members
  • 2017: 12K members
  • 2018: 38K members
  • 2019: 35K members
  • 2020: 17K members
  • 2021: 13K members
  • 2023: 19K members
  • 2024: 3K members
  • 2025: 3K members
  • 2026: 5K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 542 members
  • Dec: 554 members
  • Jan: 482 members
  • Feb: 492 members
  • Mar: 584 members
  • Apr: 515 members
  • May: 525 members
  • Jun: 619 members
  • Jul: 475 members
  • Aug: 520 members
  • Sep: 484 members
  • Oct: 369 members

Topics

  • Gay
    37 posts in the past month
    #1
    Gay
    37
  • Coming Out
    31 posts in the past month
    #2
    Coming Out
    31
  • Lgbt
    30 posts in the past month
    #3
    Lgbt
    30
  • Trans
    20 posts in the past month
    #4
    Trans
    20
  • Queer
    19 posts in the past month
    #5
    Queer
    19

Flair

  • LGBT Issues
    22 posts in the past month
    1. You aren't a feminist unless you are happy with women dressing how they want
    2. the only requirement to being a women is calling yourself one
    3. Navigating the law as a trans person
    #1
    LGBT Issues
    You aren't a feminist unless you are happy with women dressing how they want · the only requirement to being a women is calling yourself one · Navigating the law as a trans person
    22
  • Advice
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Living in a homophobic country
    2. TIPS FOR FIRST WLW RELATIONSHIP?!
    3. I love myself now
    #2
    Advice
    Living in a homophobic country · TIPS FOR FIRST WLW RELATIONSHIP?! · I love myself now
    12
  • LGBT Self Promotion
    9 posts in the past month
    1. we're making a game about all the little things that make queer life worth remembering
    2. Queer Short Film - Available to watch
    3. Like Me- A witty song that encapsulates myself and thus my trans experience
    #3
    LGBT Self Promotion
    we're making a game about all the little things that make queer life worth remembering · Queer Short Film - Available to watch · Like Me- A witty song that encapsulates myself and thus my trans experience
    9
  • Serious Discussion
    8 posts in the past month
    1. I transitioned in Iran - Ask me anything about being gay and trans in Iran
    2. Tell me if I'm weird for this ?
    3. Trans question
    #4
    Serious Discussion
    I transitioned in Iran - Ask me anything about being gay and trans in Iran · Tell me if I'm weird for this ? · Trans question
    8
  • Other
    8 posts in the past month
    1. anyone cruising?
    2. Mi primera experiencia
    3. Any gay/bi vets for first responders into endurance sports?
    #5
    Other
    anyone cruising? · Mi primera experiencia · Any gay/bi vets for first responders into endurance sports?
    8

Product recommendations

  • book
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a book for my bigoted sister in law?
    2. Good LGBTQ book would recommend
    3. So I want to show you guys this. A person posted a picture of a “human biology book” and captioned it with I’d recommend this. I get that this can be hurtful and upsetting but these comments are ridiculous. Childish and foolish. Be the bigger person. Grow up. You know who you are.(Not covering name)
    #1
    book
    Can anyone recommend a book for my bigoted sister in law? · Good LGBTQ book would recommend · So I want to show you guys this. A person posted a picture of a “human biology book” and captioned it with I’d recommend this. I get that this can be hurtful and upsetting but these comments are ridiculous. Childish and foolish. Be the bigger person. Grow up. You know who you are.(Not covering name)
    7
  • show
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What's your favorite LGBTQ-related show? Why? Do you recommend it?
    2. I highly recommend this show!!!
    3. Ok give me tv show recs
    #2
    show
    What's your favorite LGBTQ-related show? Why? Do you recommend it? · I highly recommend this show!!! · Ok give me tv show recs
    3
  • movie
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What a good movie to remember how to LBGTQ+ prides, can get together people around love and comprehension!! Recommended movie PRIDE (2014). For more 100% queer content, visit us and be part of the community! Www.queerlist.com
    2. Struggling to find a gay film called "Daddys boy"? Also anymore you can recommend?
    3. If You Haven't Seen This Movie, I Recommend It.
    #3
    movie
    What a good movie to remember how to LBGTQ+ prides, can get together people around love and comprehension!! Recommended movie PRIDE (2014). For more 100% queer content, visit us and be part of the community! Www.queerlist.com · Struggling to find a gay film called "Daddys boy"? Also anymore you can recommend? · If You Haven't Seen This Movie, I Recommend It.
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/ainbow for?
Best for LGBTQIA+ enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/ainbow 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/ainbow have?
Roughly 188K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/ainbow on?
r/ainbow 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/ainbow cover?
On the Hive Index, r/ainbow is organized under LGBTQIA+.
How do I join r/ainbow?
You can join r/ainbow by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the LGBTQIA communities like?
Communities for LGBTQIA+ people covering social connection, identity, mental health, and advocacy. Discord is a major hub with large and small servers for everything from general queer community to specific identities and interests, alongside subreddits and dedicated platforms for support and discussion.
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