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 378K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 7th largest community in the Electrical Engineering topic page.

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
378K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +66K members
Growth: +21.1% / 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: 53K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 5K members
  • Oct: 3K 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
    17 posts in the past month
    1. what do you think ee is going to look like in next 5-10 years?
    2. no math foundation
    3. Advice for non-engineer working in MEP (US)
    #1
    Jobs/Careers
    what do you think ee is going to look like in next 5-10 years? · no math foundation · Advice for non-engineer working in MEP (US)
    17
  • Education
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Choosing between CS vs EE
    2. Struggling with Practical Labs as a first year EEE student
    3. In need of motivation
    #2
    Education
    Choosing between CS vs EE · Struggling with Practical Labs as a first year EEE student · In need of motivation
    5
  • Meme/ Funny
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Settling a salty debate. 300k average for you guys?
    2. I think Integrated IC is very difficult
    3. Two true stories (as seen with my own eyes)
    #3
    Meme/ Funny
    Settling a salty debate. 300k average for you guys? · I think Integrated IC is very difficult · Two true stories (as seen with my own eyes)
    4
  • Troubleshooting
    3 posts in the past month
    1. How to test if Chip is dead
    2. Blackstar Amplifier has no signs of life
    3. Hyperspace pirate
    #4
    Troubleshooting
    How to test if Chip is dead · Blackstar Amplifier has no signs of life · Hyperspace pirate
    3
  • Project Showcase
    2 posts in the past month
    1. First little electronic design project
    2. My trash bin opens when i call its name
    #5
    Project Showcase
    First little electronic design project · My trash bin opens when i call its name
    2

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 378K 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.