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 331K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Regional Advice communities list.

Roughly 46K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Toronto, Struggling, and Worst. 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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331K Members

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Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +46K 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: 31K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 5K members
  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 389 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    25 posts in the past month
    1. Best goth clothing store in the city?
    2. Got laid off yesterday. Looking for employment lawyers. Offered 3 months, should I ask for more?
    3. My wife (29F) is hosting board game nights but is sad no one is going to sign up
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Best goth clothing store in the city? · Got laid off yesterday. Looking for employment lawyers. Offered 3 months, should I ask for more? · My wife (29F) is hosting board game nights but is sad no one is going to sign up
    25
  • Solution Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. LOOKING FOR: Hair stylist in Toronto who is experienced with extra long hair (at hip)
    2. Where should I go to get my clothes tailored downtown?
    3. CPAP store that does direct billing to insurance?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    LOOKING FOR: Hair stylist in Toronto who is experienced with extra long hair (at hip) · Where should I go to get my clothes tailored downtown? · CPAP store that does direct billing to insurance?
    5
  • Money Talk
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What is everyone’s monthly expenses?
    2. how much money are you making on instacart (or other delivery apps)
    3. How much do you think you need to have by 60 to retire?
    #3
    Money Talk
    What is everyone’s monthly expenses? · how much money are you making on instacart (or other delivery apps) · How much do you think you need to have by 60 to retire?
    3
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Cat parents of Toronto: Are you as frustrated as I am with the standard "30-minute" pet sitting model?
    2. Landlord only providing Form 400 and not Ontario Standard Lease. Is this legal?
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    Cat parents of Toronto: Are you as frustrated as I am with the standard "30-minute" pet sitting model? · Landlord only providing Form 400 and not Ontario Standard Lease. Is this legal?
    2

Topics

  • Toronto
    11 posts in the past month
    1. LOOKING FOR: Hair stylist in Toronto who is experienced with extra long hair (at hip)
    #1
    Toronto
    LOOKING FOR: Hair stylist in Toronto who is experienced with extra long hair (at hip)
    11
  • Struggling
    10 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    10
  • Worst
    6 posts in the past month
    #3
    Worst
    6
  • Annoying
    4 posts in the past month
    #4
    Annoying
    4
  • Stadium
    3 posts in the past month
    1. First time at the National Bank Open (Sobeys Stadium)—is it always this chaotic
    2. Rain at Sobey’s Stadium
    3. Best seats at Rogers Stadium
    #5
    Stadium
    First time at the National Bank Open (Sobeys Stadium)—is it always this chaotic · Rain at Sobey’s Stadium · Best seats at Rogers Stadium
    3

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 331K 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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