r/embedded

Community Overview

About r/embedded

This sub is dedicated to discussion and questions about embedded systems: "a controller programmed and controlled by a real-time operating system (RTOS) with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electrical system, often with real-time computing constraints."

The community at a glance

r/embedded is a Subreddit for Hardware and Robotics Enthusiasts with roughly 272K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 6th largest community in the Robotics topic page and the 8th largest community in the Hardware topic page.

Roughly 56K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Embedded, Stm32, and Looking For A. Product recommendations often mention stm32 board.

On Reddit
272K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +56K members
Growth: +25.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 299 members
  • 2014: 617 members
  • 2015: 905 members
  • 2016: 1K members
  • 2017: 2K members
  • 2018: 4K members
  • 2019: 16K members
  • 2020: 19K members
  • 2021: 16K members
  • 2022: 46K members
  • 2023: 51K members
  • 2024: 35K members
  • 2025: 51K members
  • 2026: 28K members

Past year (monthly)

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

Topics

  • Embedded
    161 posts in the past month
    #1
    Embedded
    161
  • Stm32
    54 posts in the past month
    #2
    Stm32
    54
  • Looking For A
    50 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For A
    50
  • Looking For
    28 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For
    28
  • Struggling
    24 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    24

Product recommendations

  • stm32 board
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Please recommend me a stm32 board for self balancing robot.
    2. Recommend latest STM32 eval board
    #1
    stm32 board
    Please recommend me a stm32 board for self balancing robot. · Recommend latest STM32 eval board
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/embedded for?
Best for Hardware and Robotics Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/embedded 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/embedded have?
Roughly 272K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/embedded on?
r/embedded 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/embedded cover?
On the Hive Index, r/embedded is organized under Hardware, Robotics Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/embedded?
You can join r/embedded by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Hardware communities like?
Communities for hardware engineers, electronics hobbyists, and embedded systems developers. Discord and Reddit host communities for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PCB design, and DIY electronics, alongside more professional spaces for engineers working on commercial hardware products.