r/hottub

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About r/hottub

The hot tub in reddits backyard

The community at a glance

r/hottub is a Subreddit for Pool Owners with roughly 85K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Pool Owners communities list.

Roughly 13K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Hot Tub, and Tub. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention hot tub, spa cover, and adhesive.

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85K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +13K members
Growth: +17.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 4 members
  • 2014: 35 members
  • 2015: 62 members
  • 2016: 71 members
  • 2017: 187 members
  • 2018: 363 members
  • 2019: 817 members
  • 2020: 2K members
  • 2021: 5K members
  • 2022: 6K members
  • 2024: 41K members
  • 2025: 18K members
  • 2026: 11K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 909 members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 827 members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 877 members
  • Aug: 932 members
  • Sep: 985 members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 447 members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Pool company built our hot tub way too deep?!
    2. Cleaning filter: TSP or specialty spa filter cleaner like Leisure Time Filter Clean Cartridge Cleaner?
    3. Options on how to connect audio from a nearby TV to the hot tub itself or speaker near (or in) the hot tub?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Pool company built our hot tub way too deep?! · Cleaning filter: TSP or specialty spa filter cleaner like Leisure Time Filter Clean Cartridge Cleaner? · Options on how to connect audio from a nearby TV to the hot tub itself or speaker near (or in) the hot tub?
    8
  • Advice Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. I want a hot tub but don’t know what’s the best investment?
    2. Water Chemistry Help!
    3. Royal spa review?
    #2
    Advice Requests
    I want a hot tub but don’t know what’s the best investment? · Water Chemistry Help! · Royal spa review?
    5
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. I made a free hot tub log app, anyone fancy testing it?
    #3
    Self-Promotion
    I made a free hot tub log app, anyone fancy testing it?
    1

Topics

  • Struggling
    20 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    20
  • Hot Tub
    16 posts in the past month
    #2
    Hot Tub
    16
  • Tub
    7 posts in the past month
    #3
    Tub
    7
  • Chemicals
    6 posts in the past month
    #4
    Chemicals
    6
  • Hard Time
    5 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hard Time
    5

Flair

  • Troubleshooting
    14 posts in the past month
    1. 2021 HotSpring Sovereign Slow Leak
    2. Gross stuff in water
    3. Hot Springs Pulse - Salt System Inactive / Off
    #1
    Troubleshooting
    2021 HotSpring Sovereign Slow Leak · Gross stuff in water · Hot Springs Pulse - Salt System Inactive / Off
    14
  • General Question
    9 posts in the past month
    1. any way to keep hot tub healthy while away for 3 months?
    2. Cleaning filter: TSP or specialty spa filter cleaner like Leisure Time Filter Clean Cartridge Cleaner?
    3. I want a hot tub but don’t know what’s the best investment?
    #2
    General Question
    any way to keep hot tub healthy while away for 3 months? · Cleaning filter: TSP or specialty spa filter cleaner like Leisure Time Filter Clean Cartridge Cleaner? · I want a hot tub but don’t know what’s the best investment?
    9
  • Chemicals
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Can someone help me get into the hobby.
    2. Are these the same? If not, what’s the difference?
    3. Foaming after purge using Ahh-Some
    #3
    Chemicals
    Can someone help me get into the hobby. · Are these the same? If not, what’s the difference? · Foaming after purge using Ahh-Some
    4
  • Water Quality
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Chemical balance
    2. Hard water
    #4
    Water Quality
    Chemical balance · Hard water
    2
  • Accessories
    1 post in the past month
    1. WiFi completed it mate!
    #5
    Accessories
    WiFi completed it mate!
    1

Product recommendations

  • hot tub
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Best deals on hot tubs?
    2. ZERO experience with hot tubs. Please recommend an inflatable hot tub brand.
    3. Got a hot tub recently, wondering if it would be a good idea to get an outdoor umbrella for some shade and privacy. Please share your thoughts. Also if there is a cantilever umbrella you recommend, please do share the details
    #1
    hot tub
    Best deals on hot tubs? · ZERO experience with hot tubs. Please recommend an inflatable hot tub brand. · Got a hot tub recently, wondering if it would be a good idea to get an outdoor umbrella for some shade and privacy. Please share your thoughts. Also if there is a cantilever umbrella you recommend, please do share the details
    10
  • spa cover
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend replacement spa covers?
    2. Has anyone ordered a new spa cover online (and would you recommend the site you purchased it from?)
    #2
    spa cover
    Can anyone recommend replacement spa covers? · Has anyone ordered a new spa cover online (and would you recommend the site you purchased it from?)
    2
  • adhesive
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best adhesive/glue to repair cracked filter cover
    2. Recommended adhesive for Intex inflatable puncture/tear?
    #3
    adhesive
    What is the best adhesive/glue to repair cracked filter cover · Recommended adhesive for Intex inflatable puncture/tear?
    2
  • gravel
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best gravel for base?
    2. EZ Pad Prep Best Practices or just do crushed gravel base?
    #4
    gravel
    Best gravel for base? · EZ Pad Prep Best Practices or just do crushed gravel base?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/hottub for?
Best for Pool Owners enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/hottub 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/hottub have?
Roughly 85K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/hottub on?
r/hottub 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/hottub cover?
On the Hive Index, r/hottub is organized under Pool Owners.
How do I join r/hottub?
You can join r/hottub by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Pool Owners communities like?
Communities for pool owners covering maintenance, water chemistry, troubleshooting, and everything about owning a swimming pool. From the massive Trouble Free Pool forum with its science-based approach to active Reddit communities for photo diagnosis and Facebook groups for real-time owner advice, pool owners have no shortage of places to get help.
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