r/badminton

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The community at a glance

r/badminton is a Subreddit for Olympic Fans with roughly 186K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 10th largest community in the Olympics topic page.

Roughly 18K 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
186K Members

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Yearly: +18K members
Growth: +10.5% / 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: 8K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 474 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

  • Professional
    44 posts in the past month
    1. End of an era.
    2. BWF’s Poor Scheduling Is Ruining this S1000 event.
    3. Happy retirement to one of the legendary players, Viktor axelsen
    #1
    Professional
    End of an era. · BWF’s Poor Scheduling Is Ruining this S1000 event. · Happy retirement to one of the legendary players, Viktor axelsen
    44
  • Technique
    37 posts in the past month
    1. Upper intermediate players: your preparation is probably giving away your shots before you hit them
    2. Jump Smash
    3. Smash feels off, Need advice
    #2
    Technique
    Upper intermediate players: your preparation is probably giving away your shots before you hit them · Jump Smash · Smash feels off, Need advice
    37
  • Media
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Temple badminton court
    2. Friday night badminton🏸 before we leave the office😁
    3. Viktor Axelsen retired?
    #3
    Media
    Temple badminton court · Friday night badminton🏸 before we leave the office😁 · Viktor Axelsen retired?
    17
  • Training
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Shout out to all the people in social club sessions who go out of their way to accommodate newbies like me!
    2. Shuttlecock Snobbery at Social Sessions?
    3. For everyone who gave feedback on my training app a few weeks ago
    #4
    Training
    Shout out to all the people in social club sessions who go out of their way to accommodate newbies like me! · Shuttlecock Snobbery at Social Sessions? · For everyone who gave feedback on my training app a few weeks ago
    17
  • Equipment
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Had to double up. It’s just too good!
    2. This is how shuttlecocks are quality tested in the factory.
    3. I got a Victor bag for 6 dollars. Whose signature is this?
    #5
    Equipment
    Had to double up. It’s just too good! · This is how shuttlecocks are quality tested in the factory. · I got a Victor bag for 6 dollars. Whose signature is this?
    13

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 186K 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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