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. It is the 2nd largest community in the Home Improvement topic page.

Roughly 134K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Annoying, Struggling, and Hard Time. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. 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: +134K members
Growth: +0.5% / 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: 138K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 19K members
  • Aug: 12K members
  • Sep: 3K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Best battery system to buy into
    2. How do I get the smell out of my bathroom?
    3. Mini circular saw options
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Best battery system to buy into · How do I get the smell out of my bathroom? · Mini circular saw options
    20
  • Advice Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Need advice on bat infestation remediation
    2. Best way to dry water tapped between floors?
    3. Water heater suddenly won't work
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Need advice on bat infestation remediation · Best way to dry water tapped between floors? · Water heater suddenly won't work
    7

Topics

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

Flair

  • help
    44 posts in the past month
    1. Best battery system to buy into
    2. Drilled into existing holes in drywall for an anchor to fit, and the holes aren't level anymore. How can I prevent this on the next holes?
    3. Cement board for soundproofing on ceiling viable?
    #1
    help
    Best battery system to buy into · Drilled into existing holes in drywall for an anchor to fit, and the holes aren't level anymore. How can I prevent this on the next holes? · Cement board for soundproofing on ceiling viable?
    44
  • home improvement
    16 posts in the past month
    1. How do I get the smell out of my bathroom?
    2. What exterior home projects can a competent DIYer actually handle vs. when should you just hire someone?
    3. How do I create a sink in a basement, or what should I look for in buying a house to see if it’s possible?
    #2
    home improvement
    How do I get the smell out of my bathroom? · What exterior home projects can a competent DIYer actually handle vs. when should you just hire someone? · How do I create a sink in a basement, or what should I look for in buying a house to see if it’s possible?
    16
  • woodworking
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Mini circular saw options
    2. Outdoor wood boiler water vs.glycol
    3. Hardware mounted on wood that will support a spinning ~1" diameter steel shaft?
    #3
    woodworking
    Mini circular saw options · Outdoor wood boiler water vs.glycol · Hardware mounted on wood that will support a spinning ~1" diameter steel shaft?
    7
  • other
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Snake Success!
    2. Please make sure I don't ruin my AC unit
    3. Recommendations for sealing a stone paver for my cat to use?
    #4
    other
    Snake Success! · Please make sure I don't ruin my AC unit · Recommendations for sealing a stone paver for my cat to use?
    3
  • carpentry
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Sanding hw floors - recommended passes?
    2. Want to add a window between studs during bathroom renovation.
    #5
    carpentry
    Sanding hw floors - recommended passes? · Want to add a window between studs during bathroom renovation.
    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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