About r/Biohackers
Welcome to r/Biohackers. This community is designed for individuals interested in DIY biology, sometimes referred to as biohacking. It focuses on DIY biology, Pharmacology, and Grinding techniques. Members can collaborate, share knowledge, and explore topics such as genetic engineering, experimental pharmacology, life extension, longevity, supplements, nootropics, sleep, fitness, and transhumanism. This space encourages scientific inquiry and experimentation in accessible, hands-on ways.
The community at a glance
r/Biohackers is a Subreddit for Quantified Self Trackers and Peptide Enthusiasts with roughly 910K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #2 in the Quantified Self communities list. It is the 1st largest community in the Peptides topic page.
Roughly 255K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Struggling, and Supplement. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention nootropics, multivitamin, and b-complex.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 88 members
- 2014: 264 members
- 2015: 565 members
- 2016: 605 members
- 2017: 1K members
- 2018: 4K members
- 2019: 8K members
- 2020: 11K members
- 2021: 16K members
- 2023: 106K members
- 2024: 173K members
- 2025: 381K members
- 2026: 209K members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 16K members
- Dec: 20K members
- Jan: 24K members
- Feb: 20K members
- Mar: 34K members
- Apr: 27K members
- May: 27K members
- Jun: 22K members
- Jul: 22K members
- Aug: 17K members
- Sep: 16K members
- Oct: 885 members
Themes
- Advice Requests3 posts in the past month
- Bunch of KLOW80/BPC Questions, help please!
- Please help me figure out why am I having anxiety attacks
- Severe sleep maintenance insomnia – I feel like I’ve tried everything. What actually helped you?
#13Advice RequestsBunch of KLOW80/BPC Questions, help please! · Please help me figure out why am I having anxiety attacks · Severe sleep maintenance insomnia – I feel like I’ve tried everything. What actually helped you? - Solution Requests2 posts in the past month
- Seeking input and recommendations
- Best biohacking supplements recommendations - What else can I add to my stack?
#22Solution RequestsSeeking input and recommendations · Best biohacking supplements recommendations - What else can I add to my stack? - Pain & Anger1 post in the past month
- I’m so tired of my supplement addiction
#31Pain & AngerI’m so tired of my supplement addiction
Topics
- Looking For48 posts in the past month#148Looking For
- Struggling32 posts in the past month#232Struggling
- Supplement7 posts in the past month#37Supplement
- Sleep6 posts in the past month#46Sleep
- Health6 posts in the past month#56Health
Flair
- 💉 Peptides & Hormones19 posts in the past month
- Reta 2 mos
- Are you guys actually testing peptides?
- Hi Should I be concerned that it doesn't have a dustcap? Thanks
#119💉 Peptides & HormonesReta 2 mos · Are you guys actually testing peptides? · Hi Should I be concerned that it doesn't have a dustcap? Thanks - 🧠 Cognition, Mood & Nootropics11 posts in the past month
- Anyone tried Thymalin or Thymosin Alpha 1 for Grave?
- Nicotine een heilzaam molecule | Jaren lang Gedemonizeerd door de MSM |
- BPC 157 to help Seroquel Withdrawal
#211🧠 Cognition, Mood & NootropicsAnyone tried Thymalin or Thymosin Alpha 1 for Grave? · Nicotine een heilzaam molecule | Jaren lang Gedemonizeerd door de MSM | · BPC 157 to help Seroquel Withdrawal - 🥗 Nutrition & Metabolism11 posts in the past month
- Chronic infection
- Tirz dose
- how to make ovulation come on time?
#311🥗 Nutrition & MetabolismChronic infection · Tirz dose · how to make ovulation come on time? - 💊 Supplements & Stacks11 posts in the past month
- jack3d
- Best biohacking supplements recommendations - What else can I add to my stack?
- Coping with anxiety
#411💊 Supplements & Stacksjack3d · Best biohacking supplements recommendations - What else can I add to my stack? · Coping with anxiety - 😴 Sleep & Circadian Rhythm8 posts in the past month
- Dsip voor slaap en testosteron optimalisatie
- Question about sleep schedule, circadian rhythm, hormones and facial bone development
- Do you trust your Garmin's HRV and RHR?
#58😴 Sleep & Circadian RhythmDsip voor slaap en testosteron optimalisatie · Question about sleep schedule, circadian rhythm, hormones and facial bone development · Do you trust your Garmin's HRV and RHR?
Product recommendations
- nootropics8 posts in the past month
- absolutely best nootropics?
- Best nootropics/supplements for staying calm/less agitated and anxious?
- Best productivity nootropics?
#18nootropicsabsolutely best nootropics? · Best nootropics/supplements for staying calm/less agitated and anxious? · Best productivity nootropics? - multivitamin7 posts in the past month
- best multivitamin to take?
- best multivitamin to take?
- best multivitamin?
#27multivitaminbest multivitamin to take? · best multivitamin to take? · best multivitamin? - b-complex5 posts in the past month
- Best B-Complex?
- Best B-Complex?
- Best B-Complex?
#35b-complexBest B-Complex? · Best B-Complex? · Best B-Complex? - collagen3 posts in the past month
- Best Collagen Supplements?
- Best Collagen Peptides?
- Whats the best collagen for discs and joints? Is Swanson hydrolized collagen any good?
#43collagenBest Collagen Supplements? · Best Collagen Peptides? · Whats the best collagen for discs and joints? Is Swanson hydrolized collagen any good? - diet3 posts in the past month
- Best diet for reducing seizure?
- Best diet for reducing seizure?
- What's the best diet for Weight loss?
#53dietBest diet for reducing seizure? · Best diet for reducing seizure? · What's the best diet for Weight loss?
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/Biohackers for?
- Best for Quantified Self Trackers and Peptide Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/Biohackers 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/Biohackers have?
- Roughly 910K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/Biohackers on?
- r/Biohackers 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/Biohackers cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/Biohackers is organized under Quantified Self Trackers, Peptide Enthusiasts.
- How do I join r/Biohackers?
- You can join r/Biohackers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Quantified Self communities like?
- Communities for people tracking their health data, from continuous glucose monitors and wearables to sleep logs and heart rate variability. Discussion covers protocols, device comparisons, and making sense of personal data, with a mix of biohacking enthusiasts, health researchers, and everyday people optimizing their routines.
Monthly Stats
- 37
- Views /mo (+28%)
- 31
- Visitors /mo (+35%)
- 7
- Referrals /mo (+17%)
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