r/ElectricalEngineering

Community Overview

About r/ElectricalEngineering

A place to ask questions, discuss topics and share projects related to Electrical Engineering.

The community at a glance

r/ElectricalEngineering is a Subreddit for Electrical Engineers with roughly 358K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Electrical Engineering communities list.

Roughly 67K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Ee, and Engineering. Product recommendations often mention circuit analysis books, multimeter, and power connector.

On Reddit
Established 2011
358K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +67K members
Growth: +23.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 735 members
  • 2014: 1K members
  • 2015: 3K members
  • 2016: 4K members
  • 2017: 6K members
  • 2018: 10K members
  • 2019: 21K members
  • 2020: 38K members
  • 2021: 34K members
  • 2023: 80K members
  • 2024: 57K members
  • 2025: 71K members
  • 2026: 32K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 6K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 5K members
  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 6K members
  • Dec: 6K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 5K members
  • Mar: 6K members
  • Apr: 6K members
  • May: 6K members
  • Jun: 4K members

Topics

  • Looking For
    70 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For
    70
  • Ee
    50 posts in the past month
    #2
    Ee
    50
  • Engineering
    46 posts in the past month
    #3
    Engineering
    46
  • Electrical Engineering
    39 posts in the past month
    #4
    Electrical Engineering
    39
  • Job
    33 posts in the past month
    #5
    Job
    33

Flair

  • Jobs/Careers
    26 posts in the past month
    1. Bored already
    2. Are other EEs really making this much?
    3. I did a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, but have been doing SharePoint for the last 10 years...
    #1
    Jobs/Careers
    Bored already · Are other EEs really making this much? · I did a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, but have been doing SharePoint for the last 10 years...
    26
  • Cool Stuff
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Cool vectors return!
    2. heres my 4 bit calculator
    3. Half bridge sstc
    #2
    Cool Stuff
    Cool vectors return! · heres my 4 bit calculator · Half bridge sstc
    13
  • Project Help
    12 posts in the past month
    1. What is the purpose of this configuration? (TR2)
    2. Is this circuit workable?
    3. Removing DC bias on audio output
    #3
    Project Help
    What is the purpose of this configuration? (TR2) · Is this circuit workable? · Removing DC bias on audio output
    12
  • Education
    9 posts in the past month
    1. I Got Accepted into Electrical Engineering. What Should I Learn Over the Summer Before Classes Start?
    2. Working electrical engineers, what advice would you give someone still studying?
    3. Need a guidance
    #4
    Education
    I Got Accepted into Electrical Engineering. What Should I Learn Over the Summer Before Classes Start? · Working electrical engineers, what advice would you give someone still studying? · Need a guidance
    9
  • Meme/ Funny
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Just watched Electroboom in uni
    2. HV active cooling
    3. Spent 2 hours debugging. Problem? The power supply wasn't ON. Drop your most embarrassing EE moment 👇😂
    #5
    Meme/ Funny
    Just watched Electroboom in uni · HV active cooling · Spent 2 hours debugging. Problem? The power supply wasn't ON. Drop your most embarrassing EE moment 👇😂
    8

Product recommendations

  • circuit analysis books
    1 post in the past month
    1. recommend circuit analysis books
    #1
    circuit analysis books
    recommend circuit analysis books
    1
  • multimeter
    1 post in the past month
    1. Recommended multimeter for logging data into python?
    #2
    multimeter
    Recommended multimeter for logging data into python?
    1
  • power connector
    1 post in the past month
    1. Please recommend a power connector.
    #3
    power connector
    Please recommend a power connector.
    1
  • calculus books
    1 post in the past month
    1. Recommend calculus books
    #4
    calculus books
    Recommend calculus books
    1
  • textbooks/resources to self-study general physics
    1 post in the past month
    1. Recommended textbooks/resources to self-study general physics
    #5
    textbooks/resources to self-study general physics
    Recommended textbooks/resources to self-study general physics
    1

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/ElectricalEngineering for?
Best for Electrical Engineers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/ElectricalEngineering 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/ElectricalEngineering have?
Roughly 358K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/ElectricalEngineering on?
r/ElectricalEngineering 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/ElectricalEngineering cover?
On the Hive Index, r/ElectricalEngineering is organized under Electrical Engineers.
How do I join r/ElectricalEngineering?
You can join r/ElectricalEngineering by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Electrical Engineering communities like?
Communities for electrical engineers and electronics enthusiasts covering circuit design, embedded systems, power electronics, and signal processing. Reddit and Discord host communities for both hobbyists and working professionals, with technical discussion ranging from beginner questions to advanced design challenges.