r/dating_advice

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About r/dating_advice

this sub is for advice about specific dating situations not general debates. posts about relationships longer than 6 months post go to r/relationship_advice or if you are married post to r/marriage

The community at a glance

r/dating_advice is a Subreddit for Dating with roughly 4.9M members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 5th largest community in the Dating topic page.

Roughly 224K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Dating, Relationship, and Girlfriend. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger.

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4.9M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +224K members
Growth: +4.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 10K members
  • 2014: 8K members
  • 2015: 5K members
  • 2016: 20K members
  • 2017: 101K members
  • 2018: 412K members
  • 2019: 650K members
  • 2020: 1.1M members
  • 2023: 2.2M members
  • 2024: 74K members
  • 2025: 106K members
  • 2026: 161K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 6K members
  • Oct: 6K members
  • Nov: 28K members
  • Dec: 21K members
  • Jan: 21K members
  • Feb: 17K members
  • Mar: 16K members
  • Apr: 20K members
  • May: 21K members
  • Jun: 24K members
  • Jul: 26K members
  • Aug: 17K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    39 posts in the past month
    1. nearly got into a motorbike accident because of bf's anger issues, need advice especially from girls
    2. boyfriend(m24) found out i(m24) was using onlyfans, how do i repair
    3. 21yo male first date ever tomorrow any tips or advice?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    nearly got into a motorbike accident because of bf's anger issues, need advice especially from girls · boyfriend(m24) found out i(m24) was using onlyfans, how do i repair · 21yo male first date ever tomorrow any tips or advice?
    39
  • Pain & Anger
    6 posts in the past month
    1. 21M and honestly getting discouraged with dating — what am I doing wrong?
    2. I met this girl, and honestly, I wish I hadn’t
    3. Girls in my area unattractive inside and out
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    21M and honestly getting discouraged with dating — what am I doing wrong? · I met this girl, and honestly, I wish I hadn’t · Girls in my area unattractive inside and out
    6
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. What’s the best dating app?
    #3
    Solution Requests
    What’s the best dating app?
    1

Topics

  • Dating
    15 posts in the past month
    #1
    Dating
    15
  • Relationship
    8 posts in the past month
    #2
    Relationship
    8
  • Girlfriend
    7 posts in the past month
    #3
    Girlfriend
    7
  • Dating App
    5 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the best dating app?
    2. I finally took a 30-day break from the dating apps after feeling burnt out by endless texting, here’s what I noticed
    3. Dating app LuxurySecret
    #4
    Dating App
    What’s the best dating app? · I finally took a 30-day break from the dating apps after feeling burnt out by endless texting, here’s what I noticed · Dating app LuxurySecret
    5
  • Looking For A Genuine Connection
    4 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking For A Genuine Connection
    4
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/dating_advice for?
Best for Dating enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/dating_advice 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/dating_advice have?
Roughly 4.9M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/dating_advice on?
r/dating_advice 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/dating_advice cover?
On the Hive Index, r/dating_advice is organized under Dating.
How do I join r/dating_advice?
You can join r/dating_advice by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Dating communities like?
Communities for people looking to make connections and navigate modern dating. Discord hosts many of the biggest servers ranging from casual social spaces to more structured communities, with millions of members across the top servers for people seeking conversation and connection.
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Monthly Stats

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12
Visitors /mo
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6
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