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 #4 in the Home Improvement communities list.

Roughly 305K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For A, Annoying, and Looking For A Way. Product recommendations often mention power washer, bathroom flooring, and mold killing spray.

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27.5M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +305K members
Growth: +1.1% / 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: 114K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 106K members
  • Sep: 0 members
  • Oct: 0 members
  • 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: 10K members

Topics

  • Looking For A
    33 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For A
    33
  • Annoying
    9 posts in the past month
    #2
    Annoying
    9
  • Looking For A Way
    6 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For A Way
    6
  • Struggling
    6 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    6
  • Diy
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    Diy
    6

Flair

  • home improvement
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Concrete subfloor right at uneveness limit for laminate flooring
    2. Installing Anchors Through Brick Veneer
    3. anything i can do to diagnose hvac issue before calling a pro
    #1
    home improvement
    Concrete subfloor right at uneveness limit for laminate flooring · Installing Anchors Through Brick Veneer · anything i can do to diagnose hvac issue before calling a pro
    8
  • help
    6 posts in the past month
    1. how to make Aircraft galley curtains?
    2. How to safely secure electrical extension cord to floor, corner
    3. How do you hang dong?
    #2
    help
    how to make Aircraft galley curtains? · How to safely secure electrical extension cord to floor, corner · How do you hang dong?
    6
  • outdoor
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Framing a screen door for a Screeneze patio enclosure. Am I missing anything major? (Pics included)
    2. Installing a deck gate
    #3
    outdoor
    Framing a screen door for a Screeneze patio enclosure. Am I missing anything major? (Pics included) · Installing a deck gate
    2
  • other
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Paint Sprayer advice?
    2. Does aluminium help prevent RFID frauds for credit cards.
    #4
    other
    Paint Sprayer advice? · Does aluminium help prevent RFID frauds for credit cards.
    2

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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