r/Edmonton

Community Overview

About r/Edmonton

Edmonton's Local Subreddit! For Edmontonians by Edmontonians!

The community at a glance

r/Edmonton is a Subreddit for Locals with roughly 345K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Regional Advice communities list.

Roughly 33K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Edmonton, Struggling, and Tired. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention tattoo, massage therapist, and dietitian.

On Reddit
345K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +33K members
Growth: +10.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 3K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 3K members
  • 2016: 4K members
  • 2017: 6K members
  • 2018: 11K members
  • 2019: 19K members
  • 2020: 53K members
  • 2021: 46K members
  • 2022: 54K members
  • 2023: 48K members
  • 2024: 48K members
  • 2025: 19K members
  • 2026: 23K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    10 posts in the past month
    1. [Research Study] Seeking girls & gender-diverse youth (12-16) in Alberta who stopped playing school sports.
    2. Booked Epcor flood prevention assessment. What to expect and how to prepare
    3. Question for Previous Edmonton Marathoner’s
    #1
    Advice Requests
    [Research Study] Seeking girls & gender-diverse youth (12-16) in Alberta who stopped playing school sports. · Booked Epcor flood prevention assessment. What to expect and how to prepare · Question for Previous Edmonton Marathoner’s
    10
  • Solution Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for this cream in Edmonton
    2. Moving company
    3. Indoor mosquito removal
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Looking for this cream in Edmonton · Moving company · Indoor mosquito removal
    8
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. What’s the average cost to tint a car these days?
    #3
    Money Talk
    What’s the average cost to tint a car these days?
    1
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Boss I"m tired and losing hope of finding a Childhood Educator job. I do not know how to stay hopeful. I have over 10 years experience plus entering 3rd semester for Level 2. I was born here. Incredibly depressed. How do u create hope daily. Tips welcome
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    Boss I"m tired and losing hope of finding a Childhood Educator job. I do not know how to stay hopeful. I have over 10 years experience plus entering 3rd semester for Level 2. I was born here. Incredibly depressed. How do u create hope daily. Tips welcome
    1

Topics

  • Edmonton
    19 posts in the past month
    #1
    Edmonton
    19
  • Struggling
    12 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    12
  • Tired
    11 posts in the past month
    #3
    Tired
    11
  • Worst
    11 posts in the past month
    #4
    Worst
    11
  • Looking For
    8 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking For
    8

Flair

  • Question
    51 posts in the past month
    1. How much did this spelling error cost?
    2. Is the riverboat cruise buffet any good?
    3. Are dental clinics required to disclose treatment costs upfront?
    #1
    Question
    How much did this spelling error cost? · Is the riverboat cruise buffet any good? · Are dental clinics required to disclose treatment costs upfront?
    51
  • General
    28 posts in the past month
    1. St. Albert Public Library estimates cost of UCP book ban $100,000
    2. Forever Canadian Lawn Signs
    3. Forever Canadian Lawn Signs
    #2
    General
    St. Albert Public Library estimates cost of UCP book ban $100,000 · Forever Canadian Lawn Signs · Forever Canadian Lawn Signs
    28
  • Discussion
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Folk fest recipes
    2. What events are left in August
    3. Looking for good last minute venues for a smaller wedding reception (October)
    #3
    Discussion
    Folk fest recipes · What events are left in August · Looking for good last minute venues for a smaller wedding reception (October)
    21
  • News Article
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Dog walk through downtown Edmonton park turns into vet visit for suspected opioid poisoning
    2. Driver clocked going 112 km/h over speed limit on Anthony Henday Drive
    3. 'Once in a generation opportunity': City Centre mall's saviour says transformation will take time
    #4
    News Article
    Dog walk through downtown Edmonton park turns into vet visit for suspected opioid poisoning · Driver clocked going 112 km/h over speed limit on Anthony Henday Drive · 'Once in a generation opportunity': City Centre mall's saviour says transformation will take time
    8
  • Local Businesses
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Trauma Informed/ Friendly Waxing? - Whyte Ave Pref.
    2. Transmission repair shop??
    3. not that I don't like bulk barn, but is there an alternative?
    #5
    Local Businesses
    Trauma Informed/ Friendly Waxing? - Whyte Ave Pref. · Transmission repair shop?? · not that I don't like bulk barn, but is there an alternative?
    7

Product recommendations

  • tattoo
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Tattoo shop Recs Please
    2. Tattoo artist recs for linework and shading?
    3. Cover up tattoo recs!
    #1
    tattoo
    Tattoo shop Recs Please · Tattoo artist recs for linework and shading? · Cover up tattoo recs!
    5
  • massage therapist
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Massage Therapist Recs St. Albert
    2. Massage Therapist Recs?
    3. Massage Therapist Recs?
    #2
    massage therapist
    Massage Therapist Recs St. Albert · Massage Therapist Recs? · Massage Therapist Recs?
    3
  • dietitian
    3 posts in the past month
    1. anyone recommend a (really) good nutritionist/dietician who could help with a complicated case?
    2. anyone recommend a (really) good nutritionist/dietician who could help with a complicated case?
    3. Can anybody recommend a good Dietitian?
    #3
    dietitian
    anyone recommend a (really) good nutritionist/dietician who could help with a complicated case? · anyone recommend a (really) good nutritionist/dietician who could help with a complicated case? · Can anybody recommend a good Dietitian?
    3

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Edmonton for?
Best for Locals enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Edmonton 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/Edmonton have?
Roughly 345K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Edmonton on?
r/Edmonton 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/Edmonton cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Edmonton is organized under Locals.
How do I join r/Edmonton?
You can join r/Edmonton by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Regional Advice communities like?
Communities for asking questions and getting advice about specific cities, regions, and local areas.