About r/chemistry
A community for chemists and those who love chemistry
The community at a glance
r/chemistry is a Subreddit for Chemists with roughly 3.9M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Chemistry communities list.
Roughly 42K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Chemistry, Struggling, and Looking For A. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention chemicals.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 13K members
- 2014: 12K members
- 2015: 7K members
- 2016: 16K members
- 2017: 72K members
- 2018: 299K members
- 2019: 364K members
- 2020: 530K members
- 2021: 185K members
- 2023: 754K members
- 2024: 1.2M members
- 2025: 344K members
- 2026: 35K members
Past year (monthly)
- Sep: 0 members
- Oct: 0 members
- Nov: 6K members
- Dec: 5K members
- Jan: 5K members
- Feb: 5K members
- Mar: 7K members
- Apr: 5K members
- May: 5K members
- Jun: 4K members
- Jul: 5K members
- Aug: 162 members
Themes
- Advice Requests17 posts in the past month
- Effective cleaning agent, or snake oil?
- Needing some advice (TW)
- Negative feedback on presentation, what did I do wrong?
#117Advice RequestsEffective cleaning agent, or snake oil? · Needing some advice (TW) · Negative feedback on presentation, what did I do wrong? - Solution Requests8 posts in the past month
- Help chemically polishing copper to a mirror finish?
- Schlenk Line HELP!!! Teflon valve is jammed!
- How to neutralise blacked perchloric acid?
#28Solution RequestsHelp chemically polishing copper to a mirror finish? · Schlenk Line HELP!!! Teflon valve is jammed! · How to neutralise blacked perchloric acid? - Pain & Anger3 posts in the past month
- Every step is agonizing
- Every single word my PI writes is AI generated. He does not read anything I write, just plugs it into Chat GPT. HELP ME. What do I do?
- Why do exothermic reractions produce heat?
#33Pain & AngerEvery step is agonizing · Every single word my PI writes is AI generated. He does not read anything I write, just plugs it into Chat GPT. HELP ME. What do I do? · Why do exothermic reractions produce heat? - Self-Promotion1 post in the past month
- I built a free interactive solvent miscibility chart + HPLC property lookup — would love corrections
#41Self-PromotionI built a free interactive solvent miscibility chart + HPLC property lookup — would love corrections - Ideas1 post in the past month
- We built an open-source structure-to-name tool and need people to test it
#51IdeasWe built an open-source structure-to-name tool and need people to test it
Topics
- Chemistry60 posts in the past month#160Chemistry
- Struggling30 posts in the past month#230Struggling
- Looking For A14 posts in the past month#314Looking For A
- Struggling With13 posts in the past month#413Struggling With
- Worst7 posts in the past month#57Worst
Product recommendations
- chemicals1 post in the past month
- what's the best supplier to get chemicals with no questions asked?
#11chemicalswhat's the best supplier to get chemicals with no questions asked?
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/chemistry for?
- Best for Chemists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/chemistry 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/chemistry have?
- Roughly 3.9M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/chemistry on?
- r/chemistry 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/chemistry cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/chemistry is organized under Chemists.
- How do I join r/chemistry?
- You can join r/chemistry by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Chemistry communities like?
- Welcome to the world of online communities for Chemists! These vibrant and diverse platforms offer a virtual haven for scientists, researchers, and enthusiasts alike. Joining these communities provides an invaluable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and exchange knowledge with fellow chemists from around the globe. With variations across different communities, you can find forums dedicated to specific branches of chemistry, such as organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry. Some communities focus on academic discussions and research sharing, while others cater to industry professionals seeking advice on practical applications and career development. Additionally, you may find platforms that emphasize mentorship and support for students and early-career chemists. Whether you're looking for guidance, inspiration, networking opportunities, or simply a space to geek out about chemistry, these online communities have got you covered.
Monthly Stats
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- Visitors /mo (+100%)
- 0
- Referrals /mo
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