r/askTO

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About r/askTO

A subreddit for people to submit questions to Torontonians and about Toronto and receive constructive responses.

The community at a glance

r/askTO is a Subreddit for Locals with roughly 337K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Regional Advice communities list.

Roughly 47K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Toronto, and Worst. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention bars, places to sell, and places to meet people.

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337K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +47K members
Growth: +16.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2014: 408 members
  • 2015: 612 members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 4K members
  • 2018: 8K members
  • 2019: 13K members
  • 2020: 28K members
  • 2021: 35K members
  • 2023: 120K members
  • 2024: 37K members
  • 2025: 53K members
  • 2026: 36K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 5K members
  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 1K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    25 posts in the past month
    1. How bad are Toronto winters compared to other cities in Canada? Idk man, I’m honestly kinda scared 😭 I’m from Orlando,FL, so I'm really not used to that kind of cold.
    2. Downtown Toronto renters: What makes paying a premium to live downtown worth it for you?
    3. Need advice: Living in Toronto and commuting to Kitchener twice a week
    #1
    Advice Requests
    How bad are Toronto winters compared to other cities in Canada? Idk man, I’m honestly kinda scared 😭 I’m from Orlando,FL, so I'm really not used to that kind of cold. · Downtown Toronto renters: What makes paying a premium to live downtown worth it for you? · Need advice: Living in Toronto and commuting to Kitchener twice a week
    25
  • Solution Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. First tattoo: looking for a Toronto artist experienced with darker skin + fine-line/handwritten tattoos
    2. Looking for a mechanic for a pre purchase car inspection
    3. Are there any meal prep services in Toronto made by Toronto chefs?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    First tattoo: looking for a Toronto artist experienced with darker skin + fine-line/handwritten tattoos · Looking for a mechanic for a pre purchase car inspection · Are there any meal prep services in Toronto made by Toronto chefs?
    7
  • Pain & Anger
    6 posts in the past month
    1. 18% "hospitality fee" auto-added on a table for two downtown. Is this normal now, and is this how it goes when you ask about it?
    2. Are singles still able to afford living alone in the gta?
    3. Is it reasonable to ask my condo neighbour to stop playing loud bass-heavy music after 10pm/9pm?
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    18% "hospitality fee" auto-added on a table for two downtown. Is this normal now, and is this how it goes when you ask about it? · Are singles still able to afford living alone in the gta? · Is it reasonable to ask my condo neighbour to stop playing loud bass-heavy music after 10pm/9pm?
    6
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. Fellow Torontonians, where are you at financially right now?
    #4
    Money Talk
    Fellow Torontonians, where are you at financially right now?
    1

Topics

  • Struggling
    10 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    10
  • Toronto
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for a Toronto scar revision specialist for a small depressed scar on my nose
    #2
    Toronto
    Looking for a Toronto scar revision specialist for a small depressed scar on my nose
    8
  • Worst
    6 posts in the past month
    #3
    Worst
    6
  • Annoying
    4 posts in the past month
    #4
    Annoying
    4
  • Concert
    3 posts in the past month
    1. TLC, Salt n Pepa, En Vogue concert tonight - anyone know if the weather will be an issue?
    #5
    Concert
    TLC, Salt n Pepa, En Vogue concert tonight - anyone know if the weather will be an issue?
    3

Product recommendations

  • bars
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best bars in Toronto to meet women?
    2. Best bars in Toronto to meet women?
    3. recs for chill clubs/bars?
    #1
    bars
    Best bars in Toronto to meet women? · Best bars in Toronto to meet women? · recs for chill clubs/bars?
    4
  • places to sell
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best place to sell books that isn’t BMV?
    2. Best place/community to sell vintage kimono?
    3. Best place to sell a bed
    #2
    places to sell
    Best place to sell books that isn’t BMV? · Best place/community to sell vintage kimono? · Best place to sell a bed
    3
  • places to meet people
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best places to meet new people
    2. Best bars in Toronto to meet women?
    3. Best bars in Toronto to meet women?
    #3
    places to meet people
    Best places to meet new people · Best bars in Toronto to meet women? · Best bars in Toronto to meet women?
    3
  • places to buy beer
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I believe that Steam Whistle Pilsner is the best beer that we make in Toronto. What's your favourite?
    2. I believe that Steam Whistle Pilsner is the best beer that we make in Toronto. What's your favourite?
    3. Best craft beer spots/ smal breweries? ✨😊🙌🏼🍺
    #4
    places to buy beer
    I believe that Steam Whistle Pilsner is the best beer that we make in Toronto. What's your favourite? · I believe that Steam Whistle Pilsner is the best beer that we make in Toronto. What's your favourite? · Best craft beer spots/ smal breweries? ✨😊🙌🏼🍺
    3
  • places to buy underwear
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best seafood boil?
    2. Which Name Do You Like Best for a Men’s Underwear Brand? (Toronto Feedback Wanted!)
    3. Which Name Do You Like Best for a Men’s Underwear Brand? (Toronto Feedback Wanted!)
    #5
    places to buy underwear
    Best seafood boil? · Which Name Do You Like Best for a Men’s Underwear Brand? (Toronto Feedback Wanted!) · Which Name Do You Like Best for a Men’s Underwear Brand? (Toronto Feedback Wanted!)
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/askTO for?
Best for Locals enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/askTO 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/askTO have?
Roughly 337K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/askTO on?
r/askTO 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/askTO cover?
On the Hive Index, r/askTO is organized under Locals.
How do I join r/askTO?
You can join r/askTO by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Regional Advice communities like?
Communities for asking questions and getting advice about specific cities, regions, and local areas.
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