r/bigseo

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Welcome! This subreddit was created with the intent to foster growth and knowledge about SEO. This is the largest and most reputable SEO subreddit run by professional SEOs on Reddit. We encourage you check the sidebar and rules before posting. See our full rules at https://www.reddit.com/r/bigseo/wiki/rules.

The community at a glance

r/bigseo is a Subreddit for SEO Specialists with roughly 142K members. It has been around since 2013. It uses a forum format for communication. It also includes member perks or discounts.

Roughly 19K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Seo, Looking, and Tool. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention seo tools, gtmetrix alternative, and multi-language seo approach.

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Established 2013
142K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +19K members
Growth: +15.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2014: 4K members
  • 2015: 4K members
  • 2016: 4K members
  • 2017: 5K members
  • 2018: 7K members
  • 2019: 21K members
  • 2020: 23K members
  • 2021: 15K members
  • 2023: 19K members
  • 2024: 11K members
  • 2025: 14K members
  • 2026: 15K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 131 members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. 40+ blog posts, regular publishing schedule, everything tanked after August spam update — what's the best recovery approach?
    2. Should I worry about backlinks for a brand-new SaaS site?
    3. What should local citations software check besides NAP?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    40+ blog posts, regular publishing schedule, everything tanked after August spam update — what's the best recovery approach? · Should I worry about backlinks for a brand-new SaaS site? · What should local citations software check besides NAP?
    4
  • Advice Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Is this keyword stuffing?
    2. Need tips
    3. Website speed isn't just a Lighthouse score
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Is this keyword stuffing? · Need tips · Website speed isn't just a Lighthouse score
    4
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. My website has disappeared off of google, and I have no idea why.
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    My website has disappeared off of google, and I have no idea why.
    1

Topics

  • Seo
    67 posts in the past month
    1. SEO used to be a game I understood. Now I'm not so sure.
    2. SEO Help Weekly Mega Thread
    3. SEO Help Weekly Mega Thread
    #1
    Seo
    SEO used to be a game I understood. Now I'm not so sure. · SEO Help Weekly Mega Thread · SEO Help Weekly Mega Thread
    67
  • Looking
    40 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking
    40
  • Tool
    34 posts in the past month
    #3
    Tool
    34
  • Struggling
    22 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    22
  • Tired
    10 posts in the past month
    #5
    Tired
    10

Flair

  • Question
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Google Choosing www version as canonical and isn't indexing the new non-www
    2. Indexed in Google but not in Bing
    3. Anyone hit by the June spam update seeing changes during the September update?
    #1
    Question
    Google Choosing www version as canonical and isn't indexing the new non-www · Indexed in Google but not in Bing · Anyone hit by the June spam update seeing changes during the September update?
    7
  • Case Study
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Answer Engines seem prefer older pages that have been refreshed recently
    2. A #1 Google ranking used to earn 7.3% of clicks. In Dec 2025 it earned 1.6% — what still works for local search
    #2
    Case Study
    Answer Engines seem prefer older pages that have been refreshed recently · A #1 Google ranking used to earn 7.3% of clicks. In Dec 2025 it earned 1.6% — what still works for local search
    2

Product recommendations

  • seo tools
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best free SEO tools for beginners in 2024?
    2. What are the best free SEO tools for beginners in 2024?
    #1
    seo tools
    What are the best free SEO tools for beginners in 2024? · What are the best free SEO tools for beginners in 2024?
    2
  • gtmetrix alternative
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best free GTmetrix alternative to test website loading speed?
    2. Best free GTmetrix alternative to test website loading speed?
    #2
    gtmetrix alternative
    Best free GTmetrix alternative to test website loading speed? · Best free GTmetrix alternative to test website loading speed?
    2
  • multi-language seo approach
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Approach for Multi-Language SEO in Switzerland: Subdomain or Subdirectory?
    2. Best Approach for Multi-Language SEO in Switzerland: Subdomain or Subdirectory?
    #3
    multi-language seo approach
    Best Approach for Multi-Language SEO in Switzerland: Subdomain or Subdirectory? · Best Approach for Multi-Language SEO in Switzerland: Subdomain or Subdirectory?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/bigseo for?
Best for SEO Specialists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/bigseo 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/bigseo have?
Roughly 142K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/bigseo on?
r/bigseo 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/bigseo cover?
On the Hive Index, r/bigseo is organized under SEO Specialists.
How do I join r/bigseo?
You can join r/bigseo by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the SEO communities like?
Communities for SEO practitioners at every level, from technical audits and link building to content strategy and AI-driven search changes. Slack is a major platform here, with some well-regarded independent forums and Discord communities in the mix. Good for staying current on algorithm updates, sharing wins, and getting feedback on specific site challenges.
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Monthly Stats

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Views /mo
(+125%)
24
Visitors /mo
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5
Referrals /mo
(+400%)

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