r/indiewebdev

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About r/indiewebdev

A community for independent web developers of all skill levels, building personal or experimental websites and tools. Share projects, get feedback, discuss web standards, and connect with like-minded creators who are passionate about shaping the web outside the mainstream.

The community at a glance

r/indiewebdev is a Subreddit for Web Developers and Indie Hackers with roughly 9K members. It has been around since 2021. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. It is the 5th largest community in the Indie Business topic page.

Roughly 2K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Built, Dj Game, and Web App. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Self-Promotion. Product recommendations often mention python, reactjs, and angularjs.

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Established 2021
9K Members

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Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +2K members
Growth: +33.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2023: 955 members
  • 2024: 390 members
  • 2025: 1K members
  • 2026: 1K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 39 members
  • Oct: 169 members
  • Nov: 267 members
  • Dec: 484 members
  • Jan: 661 members
  • Feb: 122 members
  • Mar: 91 members
  • Apr: 61 members
  • May: 113 members
  • Jun: 75 members
  • Jul: 23 members
  • Aug: 4 members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    21 posts in the past month
    1. I built a Chrome extension to make YouTube more intentional
    2. Offering free Application Pentesting (Completely FREE)
    3. I made a website to create and host multiplayer Jeopardy games!
    #1
    Solution Requests
    I built a Chrome extension to make YouTube more intentional · Offering free Application Pentesting (Completely FREE) · I made a website to create and host multiplayer Jeopardy games!
    21
  • Self-Promotion
    17 posts in the past month
    1. I quit my job 8 months ago to build the DJ game I always wished existed — it just got approved on Steam!
    2. I created a PHP library to generate PDF files
    3. I’m 18, and I just launched azigy, an app to host live trivia at your events!
    #2
    Self-Promotion
    I quit my job 8 months ago to build the DJ game I always wished existed — it just got approved on Steam! · I created a PHP library to generate PDF files · I’m 18, and I just launched azigy, an app to host live trivia at your events!
    17
  • Advice Requests
    13 posts in the past month
    1. I'm going to self-host my websites with raspberry pi. Any tips?
    2. Roast my infrastructure: Free 100MB SFTP hosting. Jailed environment. Try to break it
    3. Is It Necessary to Create a Website for Every App?
    #3
    Advice Requests
    I'm going to self-host my websites with raspberry pi. Any tips? · Roast my infrastructure: Free 100MB SFTP hosting. Jailed environment. Try to break it · Is It Necessary to Create a Website for Every App?
    13
  • Ideas
    6 posts in the past month
    1. GooseWeb
    2. My recipe manager side project - Cibo Libro
    3. I built a library that allows converting JSON into Video (OpenSource)
    #4
    Ideas
    GooseWeb · My recipe manager side project - Cibo Libro · I built a library that allows converting JSON into Video (OpenSource)
    6
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Struggling with payments — anything that works for both domestic & international? 😩
    2. Building my first vibe coded application (an AI assistant for my other project) & complaints
    #5
    Pain & Anger
    Struggling with payments — anything that works for both domestic & international? 😩 · Building my first vibe coded application (an AI assistant for my other project) & complaints
    2

Topics

  • Built
    4 posts in the past month
    1. I built a free and open-source web app to evaluate LLM agents
    2. I built a markdown editor for your browser
    #1
    Built
    I built a free and open-source web app to evaluate LLM agents · I built a markdown editor for your browser
    4
  • Dj Game
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I made a DJ Game to teach you in Real Life!
    2. I’m making a DJ game where each party has a different crowd and even their outfits affect music taste
    #2
    Dj Game
    I made a DJ Game to teach you in Real Life! · I’m making a DJ game where each party has a different crowd and even their outfits affect music taste
    2
  • Web App
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I built a free and open-source web app to evaluate LLM agents
    2. I made a fandom web app, tv tracker. A few register already but I haven't been able to get feedback on what works and what doesn't.. Its a pet project so I'm not sure if I'll continue it or not.
    #3
    Web App
    I built a free and open-source web app to evaluate LLM agents · I made a fandom web app, tv tracker. A few register already but I haven't been able to get feedback on what works and what doesn't.. Its a pet project so I'm not sure if I'll continue it or not.
    2
  • Web Development
    1 post in the past month
    #4
    Web Development
    1
  • Naming
    1 post in the past month
    #5
    Naming
    1

Flair

  • Resource
    19 posts in the past month
    1. I made a free embeddable live chatting for websites
    2. The Hacker's Directory
    3. What is Ollama and how to use it: a quick guide [part 1]
    #1
    Resource
    I made a free embeddable live chatting for websites · The Hacker's Directory · What is Ollama and how to use it: a quick guide [part 1]
    19
  • Demo
    15 posts in the past month
    1. I quit my job 8 months ago to build the DJ game I always wished existed — it just got approved on Steam!
    2. Windows 98 Web app
    3. Free Open Source BLOCKLIST / WHITELIST Anything on YouTube w/ P2P No-Server Device Sync
    #2
    Demo
    I quit my job 8 months ago to build the DJ game I always wished existed — it just got approved on Steam! · Windows 98 Web app · Free Open Source BLOCKLIST / WHITELIST Anything on YouTube w/ P2P No-Server Device Sync
    15
  • Discussion
    13 posts in the past month
    1. How are you all using AI to improve your web projects or client workflow?
    2. Built a Bot That Slides Into DMs While I Sleep. Thanks to This Insane Hackathon
    3. New Mod Team
    #3
    Discussion
    How are you all using AI to improve your web projects or client workflow? · Built a Bot That Slides Into DMs While I Sleep. Thanks to This Insane Hackathon · New Mod Team
    13
  • Question
    11 posts in the past month
    1. I'm going to self-host my websites with raspberry pi. Any tips?
    2. Where Can I Post My Content?
    3. How would I go around editing this so there's URLs generated in the single html?
    #4
    Question
    I'm going to self-host my websites with raspberry pi. Any tips? · Where Can I Post My Content? · How would I go around editing this so there's URLs generated in the single html?
    11
  • Feedback
    8 posts in the past month
    1. I made a timeline for my changelog
    2. Review my resume
    3. SiteSignal - Our Journey from DreamCore Monitor
    #5
    Feedback
    I made a timeline for my changelog · Review my resume · SiteSignal - Our Journey from DreamCore Monitor
    8

Product recommendations

  • python
    1 post in the past month
    1. Best way to learn Python to start a career as a SD
    #1
    python
    Best way to learn Python to start a career as a SD
    1
  • reactjs
    1 post in the past month
    1. 6 reasons why ReactJS can be the best choice for your front-end development project
    #2
    reactjs
    6 reasons why ReactJS can be the best choice for your front-end development project
    1
  • angularjs
    1 post in the past month
    1. AngularJS- The Best Guide for Beginners
    #3
    angularjs
    AngularJS- The Best Guide for Beginners
    1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/indiewebdev for?
Best for Web Developers and Indie Hackers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/indiewebdev 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/indiewebdev have?
Roughly 9K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/indiewebdev on?
r/indiewebdev 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/indiewebdev cover?
On the Hive Index, r/indiewebdev is organized under Web Developers, Indie Hackers.
How do I join r/indiewebdev?
You can join r/indiewebdev by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Web Development communities like?
Communities for web developers working across the stack, from front-end frameworks to backend architecture and deployment. Discord and Slack host the most active spaces, with communities organized around specific languages, tools, and frameworks. Good for getting code review, talking through architecture decisions, or finding collaborators.
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