r/Frugal

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About r/Frugal

Frugality is the mental approach we each take when considering our resource allocations. It includes time, money, convenience, and many other factors.

The community at a glance

r/Frugal is a Subreddit for Finance with roughly 6.9M members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 1st largest community in the Finance topic page.

Roughly 255K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Cheap, Budget, and Frugal. Common discussion themes are Money Talk and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention car, cellphone plans, and iphone.

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Established 2008
6.9M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +255K members
Growth: +3.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 132K members
  • 2014: 98K members
  • 2015: 59K members
  • 2016: 107K members
  • 2017: 196K members
  • 2018: 201K members
  • 2019: 178K members
  • 2020: 279K members
  • 2021: 593K members
  • 2023: 1.8M members
  • 2024: 2.2M members
  • 2025: 568K members
  • 2026: 217K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 24K members
  • Jan: 24K members
  • Feb: 16K members
  • Mar: 20K members
  • Apr: 22K members
  • May: 22K members
  • Jun: 21K members
  • Jul: 18K members
  • Aug: 16K members
  • Sep: 43K members
  • Oct: 11K members
  • Nov: 4K members

Themes

  • Money Talk
    7 posts in the past month
    1. What felt overpriced when you bought it but earned its keep?
    2. $25 Kroger clearance haul, is this a good deal?
    3. Do you have a house cleaner? Do you feel it's frugal?
    #1
    Money Talk
    What felt overpriced when you bought it but earned its keep? · $25 Kroger clearance haul, is this a good deal? · Do you have a house cleaner? Do you feel it's frugal?
    7
  • Advice Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Tips for a frugal Christmas with kids???
    2. Frugal tips for less expensive stocking stuffers?
    3. Is it worth fixing non important parts on a car?
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Tips for a frugal Christmas with kids??? · Frugal tips for less expensive stocking stuffers? · Is it worth fixing non important parts on a car?
    4
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. 24/7 recording without monthly fees - does that combo actually exist?
    2. Places to find affordable Christmas Decorations?
    3. Does anyone use the ReciMe app? Am I using it wrong?
    #3
    Solution Requests
    24/7 recording without monthly fees - does that combo actually exist? · Places to find affordable Christmas Decorations? · Does anyone use the ReciMe app? Am I using it wrong?
    4
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. Homemade Christmas present ideas please?
    #4
    Ideas
    Homemade Christmas present ideas please?
    1
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Bought a car on an impulse/FOMO and anxiously pondering if I did the right thing
    #5
    Pain & Anger
    Bought a car on an impulse/FOMO and anxiously pondering if I did the right thing
    1

Topics

  • Cheap
    5 posts in the past month
    #1
    Cheap
    5
  • Budget
    5 posts in the past month
    #2
    Budget
    5
  • Frugal
    4 posts in the past month
    #3
    Frugal
    4
  • Price Comparison
    3 posts in the past month
    #4
    Price Comparison
    3
  • Grocery Deals
    3 posts in the past month
    #5
    Grocery Deals
    3

Flair

  • 🍎 Food
    23 posts in the past month
    1. Walmart's feed 10 for 35 deal is one heck of a deal
    2. Cheap protein season is upon us! Freezer stock alert!
    3. How to make Costco affordable and be more strategic?
    #1
    🍎 Food
    Walmart's feed 10 for 35 deal is one heck of a deal · Cheap protein season is upon us! Freezer stock alert! · How to make Costco affordable and be more strategic?
    23
  • 🏠 Home & Apartment
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Walmart+ discount with AARP - you don't have to be 65
    2. Our 1980s washer finally gave out. Going to pre electric solutions.
    3. Worth waiting for Black Friday to buy furniture online?
    #2
    🏠 Home & Apartment
    Walmart+ discount with AARP - you don't have to be 65 · Our 1980s washer finally gave out. Going to pre electric solutions. · Worth waiting for Black Friday to buy furniture online?
    7
  • 💰 Finance & Bills
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Here is a tip for those who are stuck using the laundromat
    2. Does Anyone Have Insight on Walmart+ Tipping?
    3. Do you have a house cleaner? Do you feel it's frugal?
    #3
    💰 Finance & Bills
    Here is a tip for those who are stuck using the laundromat · Does Anyone Have Insight on Walmart+ Tipping? · Do you have a house cleaner? Do you feel it's frugal?
    5
  • 💻 Electronics
    5 posts in the past month
    1. What felt overpriced when you bought it but earned its keep?
    2. The subscription exit thread - what did you switch to and what's the catch?
    3. Which phone charging cable lasts longer (and thus less costly): Woven or Plastic?
    #4
    💻 Electronics
    What felt overpriced when you bought it but earned its keep? · The subscription exit thread - what did you switch to and what's the catch? · Which phone charging cable lasts longer (and thus less costly): Woven or Plastic?
    5
  • 📦 Secondhand
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Replaced my daily (and I mean DAILY) shoes after 4 years.
    2. Tips for a frugal Christmas with kids???
    3. Is it ok to gift things bought off vinted (new with tags) without explicitally mentioning they’re technically second hand?
    #5
    📦 Secondhand
    Replaced my daily (and I mean DAILY) shoes after 4 years. · Tips for a frugal Christmas with kids??? · Is it ok to gift things bought off vinted (new with tags) without explicitally mentioning they’re technically second hand?
    4

Product recommendations

  • car
    6 posts in the past month
    1. What's the best way I should go about getting a car for my situation?
    2. What's the best way I should go about getting a car for my situation?
    3. 🛠️ Used-car value calculator. Simplifies car-research so you can find the actual best deals. 100% free.
    #1
    car
    What's the best way I should go about getting a car for my situation? · What's the best way I should go about getting a car for my situation? · 🛠️ Used-car value calculator. Simplifies car-research so you can find the actual best deals. 100% free.
    6
  • cellphone plans
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Do I need unlimited data? What are the best options for me
    2. Do I need unlimited data? What are the best options for me
    3. Best overall cheap cellphone plans?
    #2
    cellphone plans
    Do I need unlimited data? What are the best options for me · Do I need unlimited data? What are the best options for me · Best overall cheap cellphone plans?
    5
  • iphone
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the best way for my wife and I to get new iPhone 16 pros?
    2. IPhone recs for a little better than iPhone 8?
    3. IPhone recs for a little better than iPhone 8?
    #3
    iphone
    What’s the best way for my wife and I to get new iPhone 16 pros? · IPhone recs for a little better than iPhone 8? · IPhone recs for a little better than iPhone 8?
    3
  • mattress
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Need recommendation the best mattress for backpain issue
    2. [How to; product recs] Surface cleaning of a sleeping mattress?
    #4
    mattress
    Need recommendation the best mattress for backpain issue · [How to; product recs] Surface cleaning of a sleeping mattress?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Frugal for?
Best for Finance enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Frugal 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/Frugal have?
Roughly 6.9M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Frugal on?
r/Frugal 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/Frugal cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Frugal is organized under Finance.
How do I join r/Frugal?
You can join r/Frugal by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Finance communities like?
Communities covering personal finance, investing, and financial planning for individuals and families. Reddit has enormous communities for budgeting and investment strategy, with more niche Discord servers and independent forums serving people focused on specific goals like early retirement or building wealth on an average salary.
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