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 371K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Electrical Engineering communities list.

Roughly 66K 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
371K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +66K members
Growth: +21.4% / 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: 46K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 6K members
  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 1K 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
    37 posts in the past month
    1. Job Search Results
    2. What are the safest jobs in Electrical Engineering from AI?
    3. TIL: An electrician working in the Bay Area makes much more than average electrical engineer in the same area.
    #1
    Jobs/Careers
    Job Search Results · What are the safest jobs in Electrical Engineering from AI? · TIL: An electrician working in the Bay Area makes much more than average electrical engineer in the same area.
    37
  • Education
    37 posts in the past month
    1. First year in Electrical Engineering School at 26 years old
    2. Are ladder and wiring diagrams used in Electrical Engineering?
    3. Why Arm is more efficient than x86
    #2
    Education
    First year in Electrical Engineering School at 26 years old · Are ladder and wiring diagrams used in Electrical Engineering? · Why Arm is more efficient than x86
    37
  • Project Help
    11 posts in the past month
    1. 90 Degree Frequency Phase Shift?
    2. [review request] my first 4 layer pcb, DRSSTC driver
    3. What is a cool first project to do?
    #3
    Project Help
    90 Degree Frequency Phase Shift? · [review request] my first 4 layer pcb, DRSSTC driver · What is a cool first project to do?
    11
  • Project Showcase
    5 posts in the past month
    1. crimped my own DB25-DC37 cable
    2. Ultrasonic Communications System!
    3. FPGA Neural Network Accelerator Inference Cycle
    #4
    Project Showcase
    crimped my own DB25-DC37 cable · Ultrasonic Communications System! · FPGA Neural Network Accelerator Inference Cycle
    5
  • Cool Stuff
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Another project I really enjoyed 😊
    2. Making it to my 4th year feel surreal
    3. Original vs Fake, Apple 5W charger, 18 years ago
    #5
    Cool Stuff
    Another project I really enjoyed 😊 · Making it to my 4th year feel surreal · Original vs Fake, Apple 5W charger, 18 years ago
    4

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 371K 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.