r/DIY

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The community at a glance

r/DIY is a Subreddit for DIY-ers with roughly 27.5M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the Home Improvement communities list.

Roughly 212K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Annoying, Struggling, and Paint. Common discussion themes are Ideas. Product recommendations often mention power washer, bathroom flooring, and mold killing spray.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +212K members
Growth: +0.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 174K members
  • 2014: 1.9M members
  • 2015: 2.9M members
  • 2016: 4.8M members
  • 2017: 3.2M members
  • 2018: 1.7M members
  • 2019: 2.0M members
  • 2020: 1.5M members
  • 2023: 4.9M members
  • 2024: 2.6M members
  • 2025: 1.4M members
  • 2026: 177K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 22K members
  • Dec: 13K members
  • Jan: 13K members
  • Feb: 14K members
  • Mar: 17K members
  • Apr: 16K members
  • May: 18K members
  • Jun: 27K members
  • Jul: 19K members
  • Aug: 12K members
  • Sep: 31K members
  • Oct: 12K members

Themes

  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. I wanted the Star Trek computer in my house, so I built one — meet Ada and BM-01
    #1
    Ideas
    I wanted the Star Trek computer in my house, so I built one — meet Ada and BM-01
    1

Topics

  • Annoying
    8 posts in the past month
    #1
    Annoying
    8
  • Struggling
    6 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    6
  • Paint
    5 posts in the past month
    #3
    Paint
    5
  • Hard Time
    5 posts in the past month
    #4
    Hard Time
    5
  • Hate
    4 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hate
    4

Flair

  • help
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Hit something metallic ~5 cm into my kitchen ceiling in three different spots. What could it be?
    2. We have both a shower and a bath tub in our bathroom, and we want to remove the bath tub to create more space. What is the best way of dealing with the drain under the tub?
    3. PVC frame for truck bed camper?
    #1
    help
    Hit something metallic ~5 cm into my kitchen ceiling in three different spots. What could it be? · We have both a shower and a bath tub in our bathroom, and we want to remove the bath tub to create more space. What is the best way of dealing with the drain under the tub? · PVC frame for truck bed camper?
    12
  • home improvement
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Why is there no single use caulk?
    2. Best way to seal up rodent access in mobile home
    #2
    home improvement
    Why is there no single use caulk? · Best way to seal up rodent access in mobile home
    2
  • electronic
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Tv on a curtian wall
    2. I wanted the Star Trek computer in my house, so I built one — meet Ada and BM-01
    #3
    electronic
    Tv on a curtian wall · I wanted the Star Trek computer in my house, so I built one — meet Ada and BM-01
    2
  • weekly thread
    1 post in the past month
    1. General Feedback/Getting Started Q&A [Weekly Thread]
    #4
    weekly thread
    General Feedback/Getting Started Q&A [Weekly Thread]
    1
  • woodworking
    1 post in the past month
    1. 3D printed pen kits?
    #5
    woodworking
    3D printed pen kits?
    1

Product recommendations

  • power washer
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for Recs for Power Washer
    2. Looking for Recs for Power Washer
    #1
    power washer
    Looking for Recs for Power Washer · Looking for Recs for Power Washer
    2
  • bathroom flooring
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Bathroom flooring recs!
    2. Bathroom flooring recs!
    #2
    bathroom flooring
    Bathroom flooring recs! · Bathroom flooring recs!
    2
  • mold killing spray
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Mold killing spray recs
    2. Mold killing spray recs
    #3
    mold killing spray
    Mold killing spray recs · Mold killing spray recs
    2
  • adhesive
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can y'all recommend an adhesive for permanently sticking carpet to metal?
    2. Can y'all recommend an adhesive for permanently sticking carpet to metal?
    #4
    adhesive
    Can y'all recommend an adhesive for permanently sticking carpet to metal? · Can y'all recommend an adhesive for permanently sticking carpet to metal?
    2
  • kitchen cabinet hinges
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Do I need full overlay or half overlay for European kitchen cabinet hinges? Would loves brand recs
    2. Do I need full overlay or half overlay European kitchen cabinet hinges? (Would love hinge recs and/or links)
    #5
    kitchen cabinet hinges
    Do I need full overlay or half overlay for European kitchen cabinet hinges? Would loves brand recs · Do I need full overlay or half overlay European kitchen cabinet hinges? (Would love hinge recs and/or links)
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/DIY for?
Best for DIY-ers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/DIY 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/DIY have?
Roughly 27.5M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/DIY on?
r/DIY 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/DIY cover?
On the Hive Index, r/DIY is organized under DIY-ers.
How do I join r/DIY?
You can join r/DIY by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Home Improvement communities like?
Communities for homeowners tackling DIY projects, renovations, and home repairs. Reddit has massive communities for advice and project sharing, with Facebook groups for regional homeowners and more niche communities for energy efficiency upgrades and eco-friendly building.
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