r/BuyItForLife

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For practical, durable and quality made products that are made to last. **Reminder:** Please use the search function before making a request. The Mission Statement: http://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/jtjuz/bi4l_mission_statement_rules_etc/

The community at a glance

r/BuyItForLife is a Subreddit for Shoppers with roughly 4.0M members. It has been around since 2011. It has a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the Home Shopping communities list.

Roughly 717K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bifl, Furniture, and Vacuum. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention electric kettle, smartwatch, and sofa.

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Established 2011
4.0M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Chat

Only 8% of Home Shopping communities have live chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +717K members
Growth: +21.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 57K members
  • 2014: 44K members
  • 2015: 42K members
  • 2016: 68K members
  • 2017: 123K members
  • 2018: 151K members
  • 2019: 136K members
  • 2020: 191K members
  • 2023: 987K members
  • 2024: 860K members
  • 2025: 750K members
  • 2026: 576K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 62K members
  • Dec: 63K members
  • Jan: 74K members
  • Feb: 44K members
  • Mar: 53K members
  • Apr: 53K members
  • May: 54K members
  • Jun: 59K members
  • Jul: 72K members
  • Aug: 44K members
  • Sep: 99K members
  • Oct: 25K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    30 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for a good electric kettle
    2. Reliable and low-maintenance printer recommendations?
    3. My husband loves to bake. I want to get him a nice BIFL pastry blender. Anyone have a nice one they enjoy using that will last?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Looking for a good electric kettle · Reliable and low-maintenance printer recommendations? · My husband loves to bake. I want to get him a nice BIFL pastry blender. Anyone have a nice one they enjoy using that will last?
    30
  • Advice Requests
    6 posts in the past month
    1. J crew barn jacket vs ll bean field jacket
    2. Looking at vacuums and thinking of Guard S1 by Miele.
    3. Is Boll and Branch worth it?
    #2
    Advice Requests
    J crew barn jacket vs ll bean field jacket · Looking at vacuums and thinking of Guard S1 by Miele. · Is Boll and Branch worth it?
    6

Topics

  • Bifl
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for a BIFL coffee tumbler
    #1
    Bifl
    Looking for a BIFL coffee tumbler
    7
  • Furniture
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Furniture? What brands are good quality for bedroom and dining room?
    2. Lucite furniture and longevity
    #2
    Furniture
    Furniture? What brands are good quality for bedroom and dining room? · Lucite furniture and longevity
    4
  • Vacuum
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Looking at vacuums and thinking of Guard S1 by Miele.
    2. How has your robot vacuum held up over the years?
    3. Recommendations for a vacuum cleaner for elderly woman
    #3
    Vacuum
    Looking at vacuums and thinking of Guard S1 by Miele. · How has your robot vacuum held up over the years? · Recommendations for a vacuum cleaner for elderly woman
    4
  • Clothing
    3 posts in the past month
    #4
    Clothing
    3
  • Sheets
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Soft sheets for sensitive skin that don’t get scratchy after washing?
    2. Do newer cooling sheets like Breescape hold up after repeated washes?
    3. Any recommendations for sheets that actually last?
    #5
    Sheets
    Soft sheets for sensitive skin that don’t get scratchy after washing? · Do newer cooling sheets like Breescape hold up after repeated washes? · Any recommendations for sheets that actually last?
    3

Flair

  • [Request]
    44 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for a good electric kettle
    2. I want a really, really hot heated blanket
    3. Need a warm men's coat for cold, wet weather, but I do care about fashion
    #1
    [Request]
    Looking for a good electric kettle · I want a really, really hot heated blanket · Need a warm men's coat for cold, wet weather, but I do care about fashion
    44
  • Discussion
    38 posts in the past month
    1. Iron and resin worth it?
    2. J crew barn jacket vs ll bean field jacket
    3. Percale vs Bamboo sheets if you actually wash them for years?
    #2
    Discussion
    Iron and resin worth it? · J crew barn jacket vs ll bean field jacket · Percale vs Bamboo sheets if you actually wash them for years?
    38
  • Vintage
    5 posts in the past month
    1. 1975 and 85 Maytag washers
    2. Can an Osterizer ever die? Mine hasn't in at least 30 years.
    3. Bluetooth Speaker lasted 13 years
    #3
    Vintage
    1975 and 85 Maytag washers · Can an Osterizer ever die? Mine hasn't in at least 30 years. · Bluetooth Speaker lasted 13 years
    5
  • Review
    3 posts in the past month
    1. PSA: Samsonite's "10 year warranty" is garbage, buy something better
    2. Tupperware went to hell in a handbasket
    3. Our 2011 Bissell that still works to this day.
    #4
    Review
    PSA: Samsonite's "10 year warranty" is garbage, buy something better · Tupperware went to hell in a handbasket · Our 2011 Bissell that still works to this day.
    3
  • [Request] Answered!
    1 post in the past month
    1. Update on my $500 first apartment budget lol: thrifted the kitchen basics, now stuck on the tool kit
    #5
    [Request] Answered!
    Update on my $500 first apartment budget lol: thrifted the kitchen basics, now stuck on the tool kit
    1

Product recommendations

  • electric kettle
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for the best electric kettle that won’t break the bank + long lasting
    2. Looking for the best electric kettle that won’t break the bank + long lasting!!!
    3. Looking for the best electric kettle that won’t break the bank + long lasting!!!
    #1
    electric kettle
    Looking for the best electric kettle that won’t break the bank + long lasting · Looking for the best electric kettle that won’t break the bank + long lasting!!! · Looking for the best electric kettle that won’t break the bank + long lasting!!!
    3
  • smartwatch
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best smartwatch out there?
    2. The best smartwatch on the market to buy in YOUR opinion?
    3. The best smartwatch on the market to buy in YOUR opinion?
    #2
    smartwatch
    What is the best smartwatch out there? · The best smartwatch on the market to buy in YOUR opinion? · The best smartwatch on the market to buy in YOUR opinion?
    3
  • sofa
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the best sofa you’ve ever bought and why?
    2. best long lasting sofa? Love sac? leather?
    3. Best long lasting sofa brand? (Housewarming gift)
    #3
    sofa
    What’s the best sofa you’ve ever bought and why? · best long lasting sofa? Love sac? leather? · Best long lasting sofa brand? (Housewarming gift)
    3
  • wired earbuds
    2 posts in the past month
    1. best wired earbuds with mic
    2. Best wired earbuds in 2025?
    #4
    wired earbuds
    best wired earbuds with mic · Best wired earbuds in 2025?
    2
  • air fryer
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best air fryer on market?
    2. Best Air Fryer Under $100? Need Recommendations
    #5
    air fryer
    Best air fryer on market? · Best Air Fryer Under $100? Need Recommendations
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/BuyItForLife for?
Best for Shoppers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with live chat.
Is r/BuyItForLife 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/BuyItForLife have?
Roughly 4.0M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/BuyItForLife on?
r/BuyItForLife 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/BuyItForLife cover?
On the Hive Index, r/BuyItForLife is organized under Shoppers.
How do I join r/BuyItForLife?
You can join r/BuyItForLife by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Home Shopping communities like?
Communities for finding the best products, reading reviews, sharing deals, and making smarter purchasing decisions across home goods, electronics, appliances, and more.
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