r/IMadeThis

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r/IMadeThis is a Subreddit for Self Promoters with roughly 43K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the Self Promotion communities list.

Roughly 24K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Tool, App, and Built. Common discussion themes are Self-Promotion and Solution Requests.

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Established 2009
43K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +24K members
Growth: +123.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 334 members
  • 2014: 471 members
  • 2015: 424 members
  • 2016: 260 members
  • 2017: 455 members
  • 2018: 900 members
  • 2019: 1K members
  • 2020: 2K members
  • 2021: 2K members
  • 2022: 2K members
  • 2023: 2K members
  • 2024: 3K members
  • 2025: 7K members
  • 2026: 20K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 536 members
  • Nov: 864 members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 1K members

Themes

  • Self-Promotion
    107 posts in the past month
    1. Made an app that makes hosting a game server from home easy for everyone. DeployCat!
    2. I built an app that turns screen recordings into interactive step-by-step video guides (plus a "done-for-you" service)
    3. Title: Made a clean, minimalist Pomodoro timer app for Android (TeaFocus) — giving awayPromo codes!
    #1
    Self-Promotion
    Made an app that makes hosting a game server from home easy for everyone. DeployCat! · I built an app that turns screen recordings into interactive step-by-step video guides (plus a "done-for-you" service) · Title: Made a clean, minimalist Pomodoro timer app for Android (TeaFocus) — giving awayPromo codes!
    107
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Built a gentle reminder app for staying in touch with the people you care about — no scores, streaks, or guilt
    2. I made an iPhone app that turns scrolling into a way to revisit your own ideas
    3. I used AI to build a LinkedIn automation tool without knowing how to code, now it’s making $1,752 MRR 🚀
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Built a gentle reminder app for staying in touch with the people you care about — no scores, streaks, or guilt · I made an iPhone app that turns scrolling into a way to revisit your own ideas · I used AI to build a LinkedIn automation tool without knowing how to code, now it’s making $1,752 MRR 🚀
    4
  • Advice Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. As a part of my own healing-journey I made a mechanics manual that explains how trauma effects the mind/body and what recovery looks like.
    2. I built a C++ note-taking app with Dear ImGui — would love feedback on what to improve next
    3. Here is why many founders are unfortunately awful at marketing their services to others.
    #3
    Advice Requests
    As a part of my own healing-journey I made a mechanics manual that explains how trauma effects the mind/body and what recovery looks like. · I built a C++ note-taking app with Dear ImGui — would love feedback on what to improve next · Here is why many founders are unfortunately awful at marketing their services to others.
    3
  • Ideas
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I have an idea, but I genuinely want to know if it’s worth building
    2. The solution to unproductive context switching when taking notes
    3. Does this startup need to exist , let me know
    #4
    Ideas
    I have an idea, but I genuinely want to know if it’s worth building · The solution to unproductive context switching when taking notes · Does this startup need to exist , let me know
    3
  • Money Talk
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Tracked my expenses for a month and found out my commute alone was 19% of my spending
    2. How I finally stopped mixing my freelance and personal money (and stopped dreading tax season)
    #5
    Money Talk
    Tracked my expenses for a month and found out my commute alone was 19% of my spending · How I finally stopped mixing my freelance and personal money (and stopped dreading tax season)
    2

Topics

  • Tool
    21 posts in the past month
    1. I made a notes app that switches notes when you switch files
    2. I made Mooziac — a native menu bar music player for macOS
    3. I built a native iOS receipt scanner that doesn't track you or require an account
    #1
    Tool
    I made a notes app that switches notes when you switch files · I made Mooziac — a native menu bar music player for macOS · I built a native iOS receipt scanner that doesn't track you or require an account
    21
  • App
    20 posts in the past month
    1. I made a notes app that switches notes when you switch files
    2. Needed a lightweight replacement for IDE so built localeditor.app
    3. I made an app that helps anyone unlock the power of visualization
    #2
    App
    I made a notes app that switches notes when you switch files · Needed a lightweight replacement for IDE so built localeditor.app · I made an app that helps anyone unlock the power of visualization
    20
  • Built
    9 posts in the past month
    #3
    Built
    9
  • Music
    4 posts in the past month
    1. I made Mooziac — a native menu bar music player for macOS
    2. Cadence – a floating lyrics overlay for Spotify and YouTube Music
    #4
    Music
    I made Mooziac — a native menu bar music player for macOS · Cadence – a floating lyrics overlay for Spotify and YouTube Music
    4
  • Automation
    3 posts in the past month
    #5
    Automation
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/IMadeThis for?
Best for Self Promoters enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/IMadeThis 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/IMadeThis have?
Roughly 43K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/IMadeThis on?
r/IMadeThis 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/IMadeThis cover?
On the Hive Index, r/IMadeThis is organized under Self Promoters.
How do I join r/IMadeThis?
You can join r/IMadeThis by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Self Promotion communities like?
Communities and platforms built for sharing your work, launching products, and getting visibility. Covers launch platforms and communities where makers post and support each others work across apps, tools, and creative projects. Good for feedback, early users, and getting discovered.
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