r/freelanceuk

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About r/freelanceuk

For people based in the UK who freelance full or part time. Freelancers in all industries welcome.

The community at a glance

r/freelanceuk is a Subreddit for Freelancers with roughly 12K members. It has been around since 2013. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 9th largest community in the Freelancing topic page.

Roughly 5K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Freelance, Uk, and Freelancing. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention accountant.

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Established 2013
12K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +5K members
Growth: +66.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2021: 946 members
  • 2023: 2K members
  • 2024: 2K members
  • 2025: 4K members
  • 2026: 2K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 426 members
  • Aug: 403 members
  • Sep: 374 members
  • Oct: 324 members
  • Nov: 454 members
  • Dec: 523 members
  • Jan: 487 members
  • Feb: 346 members
  • Mar: 377 members
  • Apr: 395 members
  • May: 501 members
  • Jun: 40 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    11 posts in the past month
    1. New to freelancing — how did you find your first UK clients in bookkeeping or admin support?
    2. If I have overseas clients, how do I protect myself in the event that they don't pay up?
    3. Thinking of jumping into the freelancing world, how to get clients?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    New to freelancing — how did you find your first UK clients in bookkeeping or admin support? · If I have overseas clients, how do I protect myself in the event that they don't pay up? · Thinking of jumping into the freelancing world, how to get clients?
    11
  • Pain & Anger
    7 posts in the past month
    1. I’m getting nowhere!
    2. for those freelancing in the uk, how are you handling slow client months lately?
    3. Not been paid
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    I’m getting nowhere! · for those freelancing in the uk, how are you handling slow client months lately? · Not been paid
    7
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Social Media Manager Help!
    2. Accountant Recommendations - Ember Alternative
    3. Freelance Digital Project Managers - where do you look for contracts/work?
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Social Media Manager Help! · Accountant Recommendations - Ember Alternative · Freelance Digital Project Managers - where do you look for contracts/work?
    4
  • Money Talk
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Is £2000 too much to ask?
    2. UK freelancers (sole traders): do you use a personal or business bank account?
    3. Can I claim a new desk, chair, and socket install as business expenses (UK freelancer)?
    #4
    Money Talk
    Is £2000 too much to ask? · UK freelancers (sole traders): do you use a personal or business bank account? · Can I claim a new desk, chair, and socket install as business expenses (UK freelancer)?
    4

Topics

  • Freelance
    84 posts in the past month
    1. Freelance Digital Project Managers - where do you look for contracts/work?
    2. White Label Freelance Solutions - good or bad?
    #1
    Freelance
    Freelance Digital Project Managers - where do you look for contracts/work? · White Label Freelance Solutions - good or bad?
    84
  • Uk
    34 posts in the past month
    1. for those freelancing in the uk, how are you handling slow client months lately?
    #2
    Uk
    for those freelancing in the uk, how are you handling slow client months lately?
    34
  • Freelancing
    33 posts in the past month
    1. Thinking of jumping into the freelancing world, how to get clients?
    2. for those freelancing in the uk, how are you handling slow client months lately?
    3. UK accounting freelancing
    #3
    Freelancing
    Thinking of jumping into the freelancing world, how to get clients? · for those freelancing in the uk, how are you handling slow client months lately? · UK accounting freelancing
    33
  • Client
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Long-term client wants me to create a full training product for a few hundred pounds. Am I overreacting or being undervalued?
    2. What actually worked for you to get your first real client?
    #4
    Client
    Long-term client wants me to create a full training product for a few hundred pounds. Am I overreacting or being undervalued? · What actually worked for you to get your first real client?
    19
  • Freelancer
    15 posts in the past month
    1. New Freelancer Admin Help
    2. What’s the biggest point of contention for being a freelancer?
    #5
    Freelancer
    New Freelancer Admin Help · What’s the biggest point of contention for being a freelancer?
    15

Product recommendations

  • accountant
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best accountants for freelance LTD
    2. Can anyone recommend an accountant (am in London, but they don't need to be)?
    #1
    accountant
    Best accountants for freelance LTD · Can anyone recommend an accountant (am in London, but they don't need to be)?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/freelanceuk for?
Best for Freelancers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/freelanceuk 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/freelanceuk have?
Roughly 12K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/freelanceuk on?
r/freelanceuk 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/freelanceuk cover?
On the Hive Index, r/freelanceuk is organized under Freelancers.
How do I join r/freelanceuk?
You can join r/freelanceuk by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Freelancing communities like?
Communities for freelancers and independent contractors covering client acquisition, rates, contracts, and the practical side of running a solo business. Reddit and Facebook have active spaces for general freelancing, with Slack communities for specific disciplines like copywriting, design, and development.
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