r/badminton

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The community at a glance

r/badminton is a Subreddit for Olympic Fans with roughly 193K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 9th largest community in the Olympics topic page.

Roughly 16K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Badminton, Looking For, and Technique. Product recommendations often mention badminton racket, racket, and badminton shoes.

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Established 2011
193K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +16K members
Growth: +9.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 469 members
  • 2014: 692 members
  • 2015: 583 members
  • 2016: 1K members
  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2018: 2K members
  • 2019: 4K members
  • 2020: 4K members
  • 2021: 7K members
  • 2022: 16K members
  • 2023: 18K members
  • 2024: 104K members
  • 2025: 18K members
  • 2026: 14K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 986 members
  • Nov: 387 members

Topics

  • Badminton
    61 posts in the past month
    #1
    Badminton
    61
  • Looking For
    20 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For
    20
  • Technique
    16 posts in the past month
    #3
    Technique
    16
  • Looking For A New Racket
    14 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For A New Racket
    14
  • Smash
    14 posts in the past month
    #5
    Smash
    14

Flair

  • Looking For Group
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for badminton group in Bay Area (California), USA
    2. USA California Orange County
    3. Looking for Bay Area (California) badminton group
    #1
    Looking For Group
    Looking for badminton group in Bay Area (California), USA · USA California Orange County · Looking for Bay Area (California) badminton group
    5
  • Technique
    4 posts in the past month
    1. How injurious is a wrist-bending swing technique? Is it something we should all avoid or does it have its uses?
    2. What grip should I use when defending a cross smash in doubles?
    3. Bevel or Thumb Grip for Mens Doubles Defence?
    #2
    Technique
    How injurious is a wrist-bending swing technique? Is it something we should all avoid or does it have its uses? · What grip should I use when defending a cross smash in doubles? · Bevel or Thumb Grip for Mens Doubles Defence?
    4
  • Professional
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Anders Antonsen says European continental events are undervalued in the BWF ranking. Fair point or not?
    2. New tutorial video, defence straight flat and block cross
    3. Was Victor Axelsen considered at Taufik, LCW, Peter Gade level greatness?
    #3
    Professional
    Anders Antonsen says European continental events are undervalued in the BWF ranking. Fair point or not? · New tutorial video, defence straight flat and block cross · Was Victor Axelsen considered at Taufik, LCW, Peter Gade level greatness?
    3
  • Mentality
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I'm thinking of quitting..
    2. How to deal with bad mentality/self-doubt on court?
    3. Do you get annoy if team mates teach you an exessive lesson during gameplay?
    #4
    Mentality
    I'm thinking of quitting.. · How to deal with bad mentality/self-doubt on court? · Do you get annoy if team mates teach you an exessive lesson during gameplay?
    3
  • Culture
    2 posts in the past month
    1. One thing no one talks about when mentioning C. Popov
    2. The badminton community needs to start backing umpires more. [spoilers for French open]
    #5
    Culture
    One thing no one talks about when mentioning C. Popov · The badminton community needs to start backing umpires more. [spoilers for French open]
    2

Product recommendations

  • badminton racket
    52 posts in the past month
    1. Best budget badminton racket
    2. Best Rackets to buy under Rs 3000 (Beginner)
    3. Best Rackets to buy under Rs 3000
    #1
    badminton racket
    Best budget badminton racket · Best Rackets to buy under Rs 3000 (Beginner) · Best Rackets to buy under Rs 3000
    52
  • racket
    50 posts in the past month
    1. What are some of the best racquet brands?
    2. What is the best apacs racket under 2k available in shoppee?
    3. which is the best racket?
    #2
    racket
    What are some of the best racquet brands? · What is the best apacs racket under 2k available in shoppee? · which is the best racket?
    50
  • badminton shoes
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Best badminton shoes under ₹5000 ($60)
    2. Can anyone suggest best badminton shoes in case of grip, stability, as well as for speed
    3. Best All-Rounder Badminton Shoe for Intermediate to Advanced Players?
    #3
    badminton shoes
    Best badminton shoes under ₹5000 ($60) · Can anyone suggest best badminton shoes in case of grip, stability, as well as for speed · Best All-Rounder Badminton Shoe for Intermediate to Advanced Players?
    17
  • string
    17 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best strings for an attacking racket like the Li Ning Axforce 80?
    2. Best string and tension for 700 pro?!
    3. Best string and tension for 700 pro?!
    #4
    string
    What are the best strings for an attacking racket like the Li Ning Axforce 80? · Best string and tension for 700 pro?! · Best string and tension for 700 pro?!
    17
  • shuttlecock
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best shuttlecock for outdoor play?
    2. Best place to buy Premium goose feather shuttlecocks other than Yonex AS series
    3. Best Badminton Shuttle for social clubs in Australia.
    #5
    shuttlecock
    Best shuttlecock for outdoor play? · Best place to buy Premium goose feather shuttlecocks other than Yonex AS series · Best Badminton Shuttle for social clubs in Australia.
    5
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/badminton for?
Best for Olympic Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/badminton 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/badminton have?
Roughly 193K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/badminton on?
r/badminton 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/badminton cover?
On the Hive Index, r/badminton is organized under Olympic Fans.
How do I join r/badminton?
You can join r/badminton by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Olympics communities like?
Communities for Olympic fans covering summer and winter games, specific sports like triathlon and track, and athlete stories. Reddit has a general Olympics community for event coverage, alongside specialized forums for athletics fans and official national team channels.
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