r/indiewebdev

Community Overview
r/indiewebdev logo
reddit.com/r/Indiewebdev/
Go to community
→

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, Web, and Dj Game. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Self-Promotion. Product recommendations often mention python, reactjs, and angularjs.

On Reddit
Established 2021
9K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +2K members
Growth: +32.7% / 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: 30 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. Need suggestions to select which software/plugin for customer support
    #1
    Solution Requests
    I built a Chrome extension to make YouTube more intentional · Offering free Application Pentesting (Completely FREE) · Need suggestions to select which software/plugin for customer support
    21
  • Self-Promotion
    12 posts in the past month
    1. I created an app where you guess local metro stations, sports teams and states using clues
    2. I was tired of tracking code snippets and ideas in five different places, so I built a free extension to centralize them.
    3. Eu desenvolvi a mais ou menos 2 semanas esse aplicativo web para leitura de feeds rss, leve, responsivo e tudo armazenado no lado do cliente.
    #2
    Self-Promotion
    I created an app where you guess local metro stations, sports teams and states using clues · I was tired of tracking code snippets and ideas in five different places, so I built a free extension to centralize them. · Eu desenvolvi a mais ou menos 2 semanas esse aplicativo web para leitura de feeds rss, leve, responsivo e tudo armazenado no lado do cliente.
    12
  • Advice Requests
    11 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. Created my first web app, looking for feedback
    #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 · Created my first web app, looking for feedback
    11
  • Ideas
    11 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)
    11
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Building my first vibe coded application (an AI assistant for my other project) & complaints
    2. I spent three weeks trying to find one login after our lead dev left and I decided never again
    #5
    Pain & Anger
    Building my first vibe coded application (an AI assistant for my other project) & complaints · I spent three weeks trying to find one login after our lead dev left and I decided never again
    2

Topics

  • Built
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Built a free mental health tool? List it on my curated directory for privacy first, free mental health resources.
    2. I built a talking clock made from movie scenes as a small personal web experiment
    3. I built a free and open-source web app to evaluate LLM agents
    #1
    Built
    Built a free mental health tool? List it on my curated directory for privacy first, free mental health resources. · I built a talking clock made from movie scenes as a small personal web experiment · I built a free and open-source web app to evaluate LLM agents
    6
  • Web
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I built a talking clock made from movie scenes as a small personal web experiment
    2. Any Indians on the indieweb where do you host your website and purchase your domains from
    3. Eu desenvolvi a mais ou menos 2 semanas esse aplicativo web para leitura de feeds rss, leve, responsivo e tudo armazenado no lado do cliente.
    #2
    Web
    I built a talking clock made from movie scenes as a small personal web experiment · Any Indians on the indieweb where do you host your website and purchase your domains from · Eu desenvolvi a mais ou menos 2 semanas esse aplicativo web para leitura de feeds rss, leve, responsivo e tudo armazenado no lado do cliente.
    3
  • 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
    #3
    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.
    #4
    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
    #5
    Web Development
    1

Flair

  • Resource
    15 posts in the past month
    1. The Hacker's Directory
    2. Browser-based textmode editor with optional multiplayer, layers, and custom fonts
    3. React without a Framework
    #1
    Resource
    The Hacker's Directory · Browser-based textmode editor with optional multiplayer, layers, and custom fonts · React without a Framework
    15
  • Discussion
    13 posts in the past month
    1. I need suggestions is php or node which is better?
    2. First time actually moving from building to sharing a project! Web Analytics Platform
    3. Online multiplayer without dedicated server
    #2
    Discussion
    I need suggestions is php or node which is better? · First time actually moving from building to sharing a project! Web Analytics Platform · Online multiplayer without dedicated server
    13
  • Demo
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Free Open Source BLOCKLIST / WHITELIST Anything on YouTube w/ P2P No-Server Device Sync
    2. Restaurant Tracker with Laravel + React
    3. I’m making a DJ game where each party has a different crowd and even their outfits affect music taste
    #3
    Demo
    Free Open Source BLOCKLIST / WHITELIST Anything on YouTube w/ P2P No-Server Device Sync · Restaurant Tracker with Laravel + React · I’m making a DJ game where each party has a different crowd and even their outfits affect music taste
    10
  • Question
    6 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?
    6
  • Feedback
    6 posts in the past month
    1. I made a timeline for my changelog
    2. Review my resume
    3. I built a free and open-source web app to evaluate LLM agents
    #5
    Feedback
    I made a timeline for my changelog · Review my resume · I built a free and open-source web app to evaluate LLM agents
    6

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
View full analysis on GummySearchSynced 8/21/2026

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.
Go to communitySuggest an editReport communityClaim community

Added 2/22/2020

Monthly Stats

12
Views /mo
(+500%)
8
Visitors /mo
(+300%)
2
Referrals /mo

Similar Communities

12
reddit.com/r/Indiewebdev/
Go to community
→