r/Biohackers

Community Overview

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.

On Reddit
910K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +255K members
Growth: +38.9% / year

Member 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 Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Bunch of KLOW80/BPC Questions, help please!
    2. Please help me figure out why am I having anxiety attacks
    3. Severe sleep maintenance insomnia – I feel like I’ve tried everything. What actually helped you?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    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?
    3
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Seeking input and recommendations
    2. Best biohacking supplements recommendations - What else can I add to my stack?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Seeking input and recommendations · Best biohacking supplements recommendations - What else can I add to my stack?
    2
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. I’m so tired of my supplement addiction
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    I’m so tired of my supplement addiction
    1

Topics

  • Looking For
    48 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For
    48
  • Struggling
    32 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    32
  • Supplement
    7 posts in the past month
    #3
    Supplement
    7
  • Sleep
    6 posts in the past month
    #4
    Sleep
    6
  • Health
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    Health
    6

Flair

  • 💉 Peptides & Hormones
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Reta 2 mos
    2. Are you guys actually testing peptides?
    3. Hi Should I be concerned that it doesn't have a dustcap? Thanks
    #1
    💉 Peptides & Hormones
    Reta 2 mos · Are you guys actually testing peptides? · Hi Should I be concerned that it doesn't have a dustcap? Thanks
    19
  • 🧠 Cognition, Mood & Nootropics
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone tried Thymalin or Thymosin Alpha 1 for Grave?
    2. Nicotine een heilzaam molecule | Jaren lang Gedemonizeerd door de MSM |
    3. BPC 157 to help Seroquel Withdrawal
    #2
    🧠 Cognition, Mood & Nootropics
    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
    11
  • 🥗 Nutrition & Metabolism
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Chronic infection
    2. Tirz dose
    3. how to make ovulation come on time?
    #3
    🥗 Nutrition & Metabolism
    Chronic infection · Tirz dose · how to make ovulation come on time?
    11
  • 💊 Supplements & Stacks
    11 posts in the past month
    1. jack3d
    2. Best biohacking supplements recommendations - What else can I add to my stack?
    3. Coping with anxiety
    #4
    💊 Supplements & Stacks
    jack3d · Best biohacking supplements recommendations - What else can I add to my stack? · Coping with anxiety
    11
  • 😴 Sleep & Circadian Rhythm
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Dsip voor slaap en testosteron optimalisatie
    2. Question about sleep schedule, circadian rhythm, hormones and facial bone development
    3. Do you trust your Garmin's HRV and RHR?
    #5
    😴 Sleep & Circadian Rhythm
    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?
    8

Product recommendations

  • nootropics
    8 posts in the past month
    1. absolutely best nootropics?
    2. Best nootropics/supplements for staying calm/less agitated and anxious?
    3. Best productivity nootropics?
    #1
    nootropics
    absolutely best nootropics? · Best nootropics/supplements for staying calm/less agitated and anxious? · Best productivity nootropics?
    8
  • multivitamin
    7 posts in the past month
    1. best multivitamin to take?
    2. best multivitamin to take?
    3. best multivitamin?
    #2
    multivitamin
    best multivitamin to take? · best multivitamin to take? · best multivitamin?
    7
  • b-complex
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best B-Complex?
    2. Best B-Complex?
    3. Best B-Complex?
    #3
    b-complex
    Best B-Complex? · Best B-Complex? · Best B-Complex?
    5
  • collagen
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best Collagen Supplements?
    2. Best Collagen Peptides?
    3. Whats the best collagen for discs and joints? Is Swanson hydrolized collagen any good?
    #4
    collagen
    Best Collagen Supplements? · Best Collagen Peptides? · Whats the best collagen for discs and joints? Is Swanson hydrolized collagen any good?
    3
  • diet
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best diet for reducing seizure?
    2. Best diet for reducing seizure?
    3. What's the best diet for Weight loss?
    #5
    diet
    Best diet for reducing seizure? · Best diet for reducing seizure? · What's the best diet for Weight loss?
    3

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.