r/chemistry

Community Overview

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.

On Reddit
3.9M Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +42K members
Growth: +1.1% / year

Member 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 Requests
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Effective cleaning agent, or snake oil?
    2. Needing some advice (TW)
    3. Negative feedback on presentation, what did I do wrong?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Effective cleaning agent, or snake oil? · Needing some advice (TW) · Negative feedback on presentation, what did I do wrong?
    17
  • Solution Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Help chemically polishing copper to a mirror finish?
    2. Schlenk Line HELP!!! Teflon valve is jammed!
    3. How to neutralise blacked perchloric acid?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Help chemically polishing copper to a mirror finish? · Schlenk Line HELP!!! Teflon valve is jammed! · How to neutralise blacked perchloric acid?
    8
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Every step is agonizing
    2. 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?
    3. Why do exothermic reractions produce heat?
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    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?
    3
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. I built a free interactive solvent miscibility chart + HPLC property lookup — would love corrections
    #4
    Self-Promotion
    I built a free interactive solvent miscibility chart + HPLC property lookup — would love corrections
    1
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. We built an open-source structure-to-name tool and need people to test it
    #5
    Ideas
    We built an open-source structure-to-name tool and need people to test it
    1

Topics

  • Chemistry
    60 posts in the past month
    #1
    Chemistry
    60
  • Struggling
    30 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    30
  • Looking For A
    14 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For A
    14
  • Struggling With
    13 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling With
    13
  • Worst
    7 posts in the past month
    #5
    Worst
    7

Product recommendations

  • chemicals
    1 post in the past month
    1. what's the best supplier to get chemicals with no questions asked?
    #1
    chemicals
    what's the best supplier to get chemicals with no questions asked?
    1

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.