r/indiebiz

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About r/indiebiz

A Reddit for small businesses, independents and startups to offer and share services, products, resources, and insight.

The community at a glance

r/indiebiz is a Subreddit for Indie Hackers with roughly 42K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 4th largest community in the Indie Business topic page.

Roughly 16K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Built, and Tired. Common discussion themes are Self-Promotion and Advice Requests.

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Established 2012
42K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +16K members
Growth: +62.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 613 members
  • 2014: 695 members
  • 2015: 674 members
  • 2016: 617 members
  • 2017: 656 members
  • 2020: 4K members
  • 2021: 3K members
  • 2023: 5K members
  • 2024: 5K members
  • 2025: 8K members
  • 2026: 14K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 989 members
  • Dec: 714 members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 885 members
  • Jul: 933 members
  • Aug: 963 members
  • Sep: 959 members
  • Oct: 226 members

Themes

  • Self-Promotion
    6 posts in the past month
    1. I built a scam checker after almost losing a family member to one. Here's the story and stack
    2. Introducing BOHICA Brand, a service-disabled veteran-owned plant-based energy powder business
    3. We built Eden to help you get things done and get your time back. Launching today.
    #1
    Self-Promotion
    I built a scam checker after almost losing a family member to one. Here's the story and stack · Introducing BOHICA Brand, a service-disabled veteran-owned plant-based energy powder business · We built Eden to help you get things done and get your time back. Launching today.
    6
  • Advice Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. [OFFER] Free SEO / AI search audits in exchange for feedback on the report
    2. [INTRO] An English Ba Duan Jin course built around short lessons and two camera views
    3. I built an inventory app for small shops and I'm looking for honest feedback on what's missing.
    #2
    Advice Requests
    [OFFER] Free SEO / AI search audits in exchange for feedback on the report · [INTRO] An English Ba Duan Jin course built around short lessons and two camera views · I built an inventory app for small shops and I'm looking for honest feedback on what's missing.
    4
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. local service company, website critique
    2. I built a PDF redaction SaaS. Now I’m trying to figure out who actually needs it.
    3. too lazy to switch tabs to ask about a screenshot, so i built an app
    #3
    Solution Requests
    local service company, website critique · I built a PDF redaction SaaS. Now I’m trying to figure out who actually needs it. · too lazy to switch tabs to ask about a screenshot, so i built an app
    4
  • Ideas
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Before I build this: a memory where every entry carries its proof. Useful or overbuilt?
    2. I built Auvora to help small-business owners pressure-test important decisions
    #4
    Ideas
    Before I build this: a memory where every entry carries its proof. Useful or overbuilt? · I built Auvora to help small-business owners pressure-test important decisions
    2

Topics

  • Struggling
    21 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    21
  • Built
    19 posts in the past month
    #2
    Built
    19
  • Tired
    14 posts in the past month
    #3
    Tired
    14
  • App
    12 posts in the past month
    #4
    App
    12
  • Tool
    9 posts in the past month
    #5
    Tool
    9
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/indiebiz for?
Best for Indie Hackers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/indiebiz 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/indiebiz have?
Roughly 42K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/indiebiz on?
r/indiebiz 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/indiebiz cover?
On the Hive Index, r/indiebiz is organized under Indie Hackers.
How do I join r/indiebiz?
You can join r/indiebiz by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Indie Business communities like?
Communities for solo founders and small teams building sustainable businesses without taking on investment. You will find a mix of Slack groups, Discord servers, and independent forums covering everything from getting your first paying customers to building productized services and small info product businesses.
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