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 325K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Regional Advice communities list.

Roughly 44K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Toronto, World Cup, and Recommendations. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention best bars in toronto to meet women, where are the best seats in rogers, and which name do you like best for a men’s underwear brand.

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325K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +44K members
Growth: +15.7% / 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: 25K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • 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: 4K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    28 posts in the past month
    1. Terrified of the dentist and haven't been in 15 years. Looking for recommendations in Toronto.
    2. I took 3 months off of work. Looking for solo travel ideas
    3. Where to buy exotic or high quality fruit?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Terrified of the dentist and haven't been in 15 years. Looking for recommendations in Toronto. · I took 3 months off of work. Looking for solo travel ideas · Where to buy exotic or high quality fruit?
    28
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Seeking Dress Alterations
    2. Oxygen yoga studio any good?
    3. Condo BBQ Line Installation
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Seeking Dress Alterations · Oxygen yoga studio any good? · Condo BBQ Line Installation
    4
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. 75k/yr gross is enough to live in a studio in Toronto?
    #3
    Money Talk
    75k/yr gross is enough to live in a studio in Toronto?
    1
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. I HATE YOU MEGABUS
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    I HATE YOU MEGABUS
    1

Topics

  • Toronto
    212 posts in the past month
    1. what was your farthest "I'm from Toronto" encounter?
    2. Why are there no Arby’s in Toronto?
    3. What are you looking forward to in Toronto this weekend?
    #1
    Toronto
    what was your farthest "I'm from Toronto" encounter? · Why are there no Arby’s in Toronto? · What are you looking forward to in Toronto this weekend?
    212
  • World Cup
    28 posts in the past month
    1. Time to get into Toronto Stadium for World Cup game
    2. Free world cup scarfs
    #2
    World Cup
    Time to get into Toronto Stadium for World Cup game · Free world cup scarfs
    28
  • Recommendations
    23 posts in the past month
    1. Need recommendations: Looking for a colour theory/colour mixing art session for Fathers day gift with 10-year-old in Toronto
    2. Barbers recommendations for a textured fringe on thinning hair
    3. Looking for lawyer recommendations
    #3
    Recommendations
    Need recommendations: Looking for a colour theory/colour mixing art session for Fathers day gift with 10-year-old in Toronto · Barbers recommendations for a textured fringe on thinning hair · Looking for lawyer recommendations
    23
  • Events
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Any cool talk or thought provoking events tonight?
    2. black meetup events in toronto?
    #4
    Events
    Any cool talk or thought provoking events tonight? · black meetup events in toronto?
    14
  • Struggling
    12 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    12

Flair

  • COMMENTS LOCKED - Claimed
    1 post in the past month
    1. WC Fan Fest Tickets
    #1
    COMMENTS LOCKED - Claimed
    WC Fan Fest Tickets
    1

Product recommendations

  • best bars in toronto to meet women
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best bars in Toronto to meet women?
    2. Best bars in Toronto to meet women?
    #1
    best bars in toronto to meet women
    Best bars in Toronto to meet women? · Best bars in Toronto to meet women?
    2
  • where are the best seats in rogers
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Where are the best seats in Rogers?
    2. Where are the best seats in Rogers?
    #2
    where are the best seats in rogers
    Where are the best seats in Rogers? · Where are the best seats in Rogers?
    2
  • which name do you like best for a men’s underwear brand
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Which Name Do You Like Best for a Men’s Underwear Brand? (Toronto Feedback Wanted!)
    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
    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!)
    2
  • i believe that steam whistle pilsner
    2 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?
    #4
    i believe that steam whistle pilsner
    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?
    2
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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 325K 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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