r/communication

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About r/communication

A subreddit dedicated to human communication. We welcome quality submissions related to: interpersonal communication, business and professional communication, public speaking, and rhetoric.

The community at a glance

r/communication is a Subreddit for Public Speakers with roughly 32K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Public Speaking communities list.

Roughly 4K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Communication, Improvement, and Skills. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention communication books, communication courses, and communication podcasts.

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32K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +4K members
Growth: +14.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 166 members
  • 2014: 104 members
  • 2015: 214 members
  • 2016: 377 members
  • 2017: 553 members
  • 2018: 1K members
  • 2020: 14K members
  • 2022: 4K members
  • 2023: 2K members
  • 2024: 4K members
  • 2025: 3K members
  • 2026: 2K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 285 members
  • Aug: 245 members
  • Sep: 239 members
  • Oct: 257 members
  • Nov: 439 members
  • Dec: 428 members
  • Jan: 425 members
  • Feb: 318 members
  • Mar: 365 members
  • Apr: 382 members
  • May: 463 members
  • Jun: 65 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    43 posts in the past month
    1. What did I do wrong here?
    2. What are your first thoughts as you hear me speak? I’m trying to improve so don’t hold back. Thank you.
    3. Crucial Conversations vs. Nonviolent Communication vs. How to Know a Person. Which one actually changes how you talk and connect?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    What did I do wrong here? · What are your first thoughts as you hear me speak? I’m trying to improve so don’t hold back. Thank you. · Crucial Conversations vs. Nonviolent Communication vs. How to Know a Person. Which one actually changes how you talk and connect?
    43
  • Pain & Anger
    6 posts in the past month
    1. My (37f) New BF (47m) repeats entire conversations word for word instead of just getting to the point - and it drives me nuts! Do I have a right to be annoyed?
    2. I’ve never been able to hold a 1x1 conversation and thus have never been able to build relationships
    3. I make everyone around me angry
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    My (37f) New BF (47m) repeats entire conversations word for word instead of just getting to the point - and it drives me nuts! Do I have a right to be annoyed? · I’ve never been able to hold a 1x1 conversation and thus have never been able to build relationships · I make everyone around me angry
    6

Topics

  • Communication
    157 posts in the past month
    1. Crucial Conversations vs. Nonviolent Communication vs. How to Know a Person. Which one actually changes how you talk and connect?
    2. Awful at communication
    3. How to improve verbal communication skills?
    #1
    Communication
    Crucial Conversations vs. Nonviolent Communication vs. How to Know a Person. Which one actually changes how you talk and connect? · Awful at communication · How to improve verbal communication skills?
    157
  • Improvement
    22 posts in the past month
    1. What are your first thoughts as you hear me speak? I’m trying to improve so don’t hold back. Thank you.
    2. Actionable tips to get better at public speaking
    3. In Good Faith?
    #2
    Improvement
    What are your first thoughts as you hear me speak? I’m trying to improve so don’t hold back. Thank you. · Actionable tips to get better at public speaking · In Good Faith?
    22
  • Skills
    17 posts in the past month
    1. In Good Faith?
    2. I know the words but I struggle to speak clearly — any practical hacks that actually work?
    3. What’s your best strategy for handling a tough conversation?
    #3
    Skills
    In Good Faith? · I know the words but I struggle to speak clearly — any practical hacks that actually work? · What’s your best strategy for handling a tough conversation?
    17
  • Improving
    17 posts in the past month
    1. In Good Faith?
    2. I know the words but I struggle to speak clearly — any practical hacks that actually work?
    3. What’s your best strategy for handling a tough conversation?
    #4
    Improving
    In Good Faith? · I know the words but I struggle to speak clearly — any practical hacks that actually work? · What’s your best strategy for handling a tough conversation?
    17
  • Public Speaking
    15 posts in the past month
    1. How can I improve my public speaking?
    2. Actionable tips to get better at public speaking
    #5
    Public Speaking
    How can I improve my public speaking? · Actionable tips to get better at public speaking
    15

Product recommendations

  • communication books
    2 posts in the past month
    1. 11 Best Communication Books Everyone Must Read Once...
    2. recommend me books or videos for learning communication skills
    #1
    communication books
    11 Best Communication Books Everyone Must Read Once... · recommend me books or videos for learning communication skills
    2
  • communication courses
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Courses on Communication and effective listening Skills?
    2. Recommend some good courses on improving communication skill
    #2
    communication courses
    Best Courses on Communication and effective listening Skills? · Recommend some good courses on improving communication skill
    2
  • communication podcasts
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What are some great podcasts you recommend on communication skills?
    2. Please recommend any book or podcasts to speak in a subtle, polite , political way and diplomatic way rather than being straight and offending others.
    #3
    communication podcasts
    What are some great podcasts you recommend on communication skills? · Please recommend any book or podcasts to speak in a subtle, polite , political way and diplomatic way rather than being straight and offending others.
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/communication for?
Best for Public Speakers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/communication 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/communication have?
Roughly 32K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/communication on?
r/communication 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/communication cover?
On the Hive Index, r/communication is organized under Public Speakers.
How do I join r/communication?
You can join r/communication by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Public Speaking communities like?
Communities for people developing their speaking and presentation skills. Discord has active practice communities, Facebook groups offer coaching tips, and structured organizations like Toastmasters serve as dedicated practice environments for regular improvement at all levels.
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