r/AskElectronics

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About r/AskElectronics

A subreddit for practical questions about component-level electronic circuits: design, repair, component buying, test gear and tools.

The community at a glance

r/AskElectronics is a Subreddit for Electrical Engineers with roughly 930K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Electrical Engineering communities list.

Roughly 71K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Circuit, Struggling With, and Power. Product recommendations often mention beginner starter kit, connector, and leds.

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Established 2011
930K Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +71K members
Growth: +8.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 5K members
  • 2014: 5K members
  • 2015: 5K members
  • 2016: 6K members
  • 2017: 7K members
  • 2018: 11K members
  • 2019: 27K members
  • 2020: 94K members
  • 2021: 185K members
  • 2023: 366K members
  • 2024: 53K members
  • 2025: 121K members
  • 2026: 38K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 5K members
  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 7K members
  • Dec: 7K members
  • Jan: 7K members
  • Feb: 6K members
  • Mar: 7K members
  • Apr: 7K members
  • May: 6K members
  • Jun: 5K members

Topics

  • Circuit
    57 posts in the past month
    #1
    Circuit
    57
  • Struggling With
    35 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling With
    35
  • Power
    27 posts in the past month
    #3
    Power
    27
  • Pcb
    25 posts in the past month
    #4
    Pcb
    25
  • Struggling
    21 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    21

Flair

  • Off topic
    13 posts in the past month
    1. I work in industrial sector, see what I have to do...
    2. laptop charger third prong help plz
    3. Ideas for using electronic wheelchair motors?
    #1
    Off topic
    I work in industrial sector, see what I have to do... · laptop charger third prong help plz · Ideas for using electronic wheelchair motors?
    13
  • FAQ
    7 posts in the past month
    1. what is this hardened liquid on my xbox360 circuit board thing
    2. Can this microvae timer be reused?
    3. Additional data lanes on a laptop webcam I struggle to use
    #2
    FAQ
    what is this hardened liquid on my xbox360 circuit board thing · Can this microvae timer be reused? · Additional data lanes on a laptop webcam I struggle to use
    7
  • No question in title
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Are these still Fixable?
    2. What am I doing wrong here?
    3. Help - Reveiew PCB and Schematic
    #3
    No question in title
    Are these still Fixable? · What am I doing wrong here? · Help - Reveiew PCB and Schematic
    3

Product recommendations

  • beginner starter kit
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best Beginner Starter Kit
    2. Best Beginner Starter Kit
    3. What is the best Electric Starter Kit for Beginner?
    #1
    beginner starter kit
    Best Beginner Starter Kit · Best Beginner Starter Kit · What is the best Electric Starter Kit for Beginner?
    3
  • connector
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for the best surface mount 12V 20amp connector
    2. Best way to filter a connector
    3. Best way to filter a connector
    #2
    connector
    Looking for the best surface mount 12V 20amp connector · Best way to filter a connector · Best way to filter a connector
    3
  • leds
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best way to drive multiple different LEDs?
    2. What is best way to drive multiple different LEDs?
    #3
    leds
    What is the best way to drive multiple different LEDs? · What is best way to drive multiple different LEDs?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/AskElectronics for?
Best for Electrical Engineers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/AskElectronics 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/AskElectronics have?
Roughly 930K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/AskElectronics on?
r/AskElectronics 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/AskElectronics cover?
On the Hive Index, r/AskElectronics is organized under Electrical Engineers.
How do I join r/AskElectronics?
You can join r/AskElectronics by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Electrical Engineering communities like?
Communities for electrical engineers and electronics enthusiasts covering circuit design, embedded systems, power electronics, and signal processing. Reddit and Discord host communities for both hobbyists and working professionals, with technical discussion ranging from beginner questions to advanced design challenges.
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